06/16/2026
Teamsters Joint Council 42
Teamsters Joint Council 42 President Victor Mineros opened the Teamsters 31st International Convention in Las Vegas, welcoming delegates as Teamsters gathered to chart the union's future and celebrate victories won by rank-and-file members.
Thousands of Teamsters from across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico came together to reflect on the historic gains achieved under the O'Brien-Zuckerman administration, from securing the strongest UPS contract in history to organizing 100,000 new members in just four years.
On the first day of the convention, General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman reported that the Teamsters have more than $1 billion in total assets and over $365 million in the Strike and Defense Fund, ensuring the union remains strong and prepared to support members when they take action.
Delegates also heard from Nevada State AFL-CIO Executive Secretary-Treasurer Susie Martinez, a member of Teamsters Local 986, and UPS Teamsters from across the country, who shared their experiences, victories and priorities for the next round of bargaining.
Day 1 concluded with the unanimous passage of a resolution recommitting the International Union to enforcing the UPS contract and reclaiming work from nonunion subcontractors.
✊ Strong members. Strong contracts. Strong Teamsters.