Cincinnati UPS employee files charges against Teamsters for unauthorized dues deductions

The worker's charges assert that Teamsters officials did not inform them about their rights under these rulings and deducted full dues without obtaining written authorization. "Charging Party does not believe that [they] ever signed a union membership form or a dues check-off authorization," according to the complaint.

Despite independently discovering their Beck rights and requesting reduced dues, the worker alleges that Teamsters officials did not comply or provide necessary financial disclosures required under Beck.

This case is part of broader efforts by workers nationwide challenging Teamsters' control. In late 2024, numerous employees across Northern Ohio voted out Teamsters officials from their workplaces, following similar actions by workers in Georgia, California, Virginia, and New Jersey.

National Right to Work Foundation President Mark Mix commented on the situation: “In case after case Teamsters union officials are being caught red-handed violating the rights of the very rank-and-file workers they claim to ‘represent.’” He added that this demonstrates why every worker should have Right to Work protections allowing them personal choice regarding union participation and funding.

Mix further stated: “Otherwise...union bosses like Teamsters President Sean O’Brien will continue to abuse their powers.”