Teamsters Local 671 is one of the fastest growing unions in Connecticut, having organized more than 500 new members in 2024. Our commitment is to raising the standards for all workers who make our state run. See our list of 2024 organizing wins below!

December 12th, 2024 - All-Star Region 20: 26 Bus Drivers

On December 12th, Drivers at the All-Star Region 20 lot (encompassing Litchfield, Warren, Morris, and Goshen) voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 671! The union won the election 23-3, becoming the sixth All Star location to join Local 671 in 2024.

According to Dale Douyard (on the right), a long-time bus driver and union supporter, “The vote went even better than I expected, and we can’t wait to move forward to contract negotiations. Joining Teamsters is a big, big win for all of us here at Region 20 and we are very excited to make this a better workplace!”

November 13th, 2024 - All-Star Torrington: 70 Bus Drivers, Dispatchers, & Mechanics

Local 671 celebrates another success for All-Star workers in Torrington, as we welcome an additional 70 drivers, dispatchers, and mechanics into the fold. A big shoutout to Organizer Ruby Clarke for her outstanding work, with support form Joint Council 10. This marks Local 671's 15th successful organizing campaign since November 2023, and we're just getting started!

October 31st, 2024 – All-Star Harwinton: 29 Bus Drivers

On Halloween Day, school bus drivers at All-Star Harwinton voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters 671. In a vote of 24-5, the workers made their voices heard in the vote, and will make their voices heard again at the bargaining table!

Denielle Gamelin, a driver at Harwinton recalls that she "felt nervous, but confident when voting and waiting for results to be tallied. I knew we had a lot of people feeling the same level of passion in regard to moving forward with Teamsters for our own workplace protection and well-being, and that made me feel better while we had to wait. When we had the results, I was so proud of all of us and excited to move forward as a union."

October 30th, 2024 – All-Star Oxford: 20 Bus Drivers & Van Drivers

School bus and van drivers at All-Star Oxford voted decisively to join Local 671!

After the vote Jeff Nadasen, one of the workers at Oxford, said he's "always believed that every worker deserves representation. Navigating the workplace alone can be tough, and having support makes a huge difference—it gives you confidence in your role and your ability to perform. When some of our team members came together and decided to join a union, I was excited, but also cautiously optimistic. However, when we met with Teamsters representatives Ruby and Bernardo, they explained the entire process clearly and made us feel confident that this was the right choice for us. From there, we worked hard share that confidence with the rest of the team. The result? A nearly unanimous vote to join the union—just one outlier! Now, we're looking forward to better working conditions, wages, and benefits. Looking back, the process was exciting, challenging, and truly eye-opening. But most importantly, it's left us in a much better place and for that, I'm incredibly grateful."

September 26th, 2024 – All-Star Waterbury: 145 Bus Drivers & Monitors

The election for School Bus Drivers and Monitors at All-Star Waterbury ended in a strong union victory, 96-14. This lot, which is half Drivers and half Monitors, has one of the largest numbers of Monitors of any school bus lot in Connecticut.

"The journey to unifying our group began with a simple phone call by two people to the Teamsters," said Susan Griffin, a bus driver at All-Star Waterbury. "We have worked tirelessly since the spring of 2024 with fantastic organizers who provided information about the benefits of joining a union: job security, better wages, health care, and a secure retirement. All of this will improve the lives of so many All-Star bus drivers and monitors. We are unified and excited to begin negotiations and vote on a contract!"

July 3rd, 2024 – PODS Bristol: 17 Drivers, Mechanics, & Warehouse Workers

On July 3, drivers, warehouse workers and technicians working for PODS in Bristol, CT voted overwhelmingly in favor of joining Teamsters Local 671. The workers of PODS Enterprises, Inc. provide essential storage and moving services in 47 U.S. States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. Let’s welcome our newest members!

“After a near week of anti-union meetings every day, on July 3rd PODS workers stood united in their support of a union, voting 13-4. PODS engaged in the typical busting tactics to quell the strength of their workers, but it didn’t work,” said Teamsters Local 671 organizer, Ruby Clarke. “PODS’ successful election is a powerful reminder of the importance of joining together with fellow workers to fight for what you deserve. With the election now over, PODS workers are preparing themselves to battle for a strong contract and will only continue to strengthen as a collective.”

“I’m so proud of our team in Bristol and how we all stayed strong, now we can call ourselves Teamsters!” said Darryl Green, Equipment Maintenance Technician and a leader on the organizing committee. “When workers organize, we are uniting for a better life. We will be fighting for a contract that we deserve and now we have 1.4 million Teamster brothers and sisters standing united behind us!”

June 17th, 2024 – Simpson Strong-Tie Enfield: 22 Warehouse Workers

Warehouse workers working for Simpson Strong-Tie in Enfield, CT won their union election in June of 2024. Negotiations are ongoing as the company continues to commit ULP’s, only further strengthening our members’ resolve. This unified group is going to stop at nothing to get what they deserve, A strong TEAMSTER contract!

May 10th, 2024 – First Student Bristol: 126 Bus Drivers & Monitors

Bus Drivers and Monitors at First Student in Bristol, CT, also certified Teamster representation in May 2024. Negotiations are ongoing and the union is very close to reaching a life-changing tentative agreement that will include raises, Teamster Health insurance, bonuses and many more improvements to the workplace that these workers have never seen before.

May 3rd, 2024 – All-Star Wolcott: 40 Bus Drivers & Monitors

Bus Drivers and Monitors at All-Star in Wolcott, CT, certified their Teamster representation in May 2024. All-Star Wolcott Teamsters ratified their first contract in January 2025 that included a $33/hour wage in a 4 year progression, participation in the New England Teamsters Pension, and Teamster Health Insurance.

March 28th, 2024 – Town of Newington: 28 Administrative Staff

Administrative staff for the Town of Newington, CT joined the Teamsters in March 2024. Negotiations are ongoing and the union is working hard to negotiate a strong Teamster contract.

March 25th, 2024 – i-Health Enfield: 19 Warehouse Workers

Warehouse workers at i-Health, Enfield, CT organized and won their union in election in March. The company committed several ULP’s during the campaign and attempted to scare the workers from exercising their right to organize. These fear tactics did not work and to date the members have only grown stronger and more cohesive as a unit. i-Health Teamsters began a ULP strike in December 2024 that is ongoing, and Local 671 is committed to winning their strike and bringing management back to the bargaining table.

March 1st, 2024 – Town of East Windsor: 6 Police Dispatchers

Police Dispatchers, working for the town of East Windsor, CT joined the Teamsters back in March and are currently in contract negotiations for a strong Teamster contract.

January 22nd, 2024 – Northeast Electric: 11 Drivers

Drivers in Hartford, CT, working for Northeast Electrical, won their union election and have since ratified a new contract that includes significant wage increases and entry into the New England Teamsters Pension Fund. These new members have bonded in a way that has made them true Teamster brothers and sisters.