Striking members of Teamsters Local 743 talk about their employer, SK Hand Tools, stripping workers of their health insurance coverage without notice. UPDATE Nov. 4, 2009: SK Hand Tool workers end strike, get health insurance www.suntimes.com Teamsters Local Union 743, which represents about 70 workers at the company, said members voted by a three-to-one margin to accept a contract offer and return to work. “Because we are Teamsters and willing to fight, we’re now the only employees at SK with health insurance. This is something that all Americans should have,” stated Emilio Lunar, SK steward and strike leader.
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UPDATE: Workers Strike Successful, Union Gets Their Health Coverage Back
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TEAMTERS LOCAL 743 RALLY FOR SK HAND TOOLS WORKERS
Written by Tools on Friday, May 21st, 2010 in Hand Tools.
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TEAMTERS LOCAL 743 SHOW SUPPORT FOR SK HAND TOOLS WORKERS