Teamsters Local 822

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, the Teamsters Union honors the memory of all who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedom we enjoy each and every day.

05/13/2026

It is clear that this governor is no friend to working people

Virginia's collective bargaining laws for public sector workers will not be expanded this year, according to one of the sponsors of legislation.

05/09/2026

Collective bargaining gives workers a voice, ensures equal treatment, and provides due process to workers. These are the very concepts that this country is based on and some politicians choose to work to strip Americans of these rights using a myriad of excuses to justify their cowardice. We, the workers, will not be silenced, we will not wait "our turn", and we will not settle for less! Public workers deserve the same as anyone else. If you are an employer, public or private, and you are afraid of your workers having a voice then you are doing something wrong. Governor Spanberger, sign the bill now!

https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2026/05/07/public-workers-await-spanbergers-decision-on-collective-bargaining-bill/?fbclid=IwdGRjcARsHgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR4bG-qUi77TJbY49viIEqppoHJE9CWxea7S9rky0iSlk1NVRIXWp-DH73RSFw_aem_wzqvRT6D0DEycxXq_DUtSg

Virginia teachers and firefighters are urging Governor Abigail Spanberger to sign a collective bargaining bill they say could give frontline workers a stronger voice on everything from staffing and safety to pay and classroom conditions.

05/08/2026

https://teamster.org/2026/05/teamsters-secure-contract-at-smithfield-foods/?link_id=4&can_id=f335811ec0a014dcc6dfed82d6589b20&source=email-teamsters-news-clips-512026&email_referrer=email_3231209&email_subject=teamsters-news-clips-582026

(SMITHFIELD, Va.) – More than 300 members of Teamsters Local 822 in Smithfield, Virginia, overwhelmingly ratified a strong new contract with Smithfield Foods.

04/14/2026

It was a busy night in Virginia for Labor. HB 1263, a bill that would allow public sector workers to have a voice, was substituted by Governor Spanberger. If the bill passes as amended it would set Virginia workers up for full public sector collective bargaining by 2030. This bill is nowhere near perfect but still a marked improvement over the current system. Additionally, Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones announced he is bringing collective bargaining in the city of Newport News to a vote in June. Either of these actions would be a significant step from the past 78 years since the prohibition went in to place.

04/14/2026

This past Saturday, Teamster members were greeted by former Congresswoman Elaine Luria. Elaine has long been a friend to the workers in Local 822 and will be running in Virginia's 2nd District.

04/05/2026

This is why we fight! Seniority must, and will be, honored!

03/31/2026

This past weekend Teamsters of all ages came together at the Teamster Local 822 Futures' Family Game Night. What a great time was had by all present. We can't wait to see what these young Teamsters have in store for us next!

03/10/2026

Update on Overtime Tax Exemption from UPS

02/14/2026

A member takes the oath of office at February '26 General Membership Meeting. This is an oath we believe in, that we strive to live these ideals every single day.

Teamsters Oath

I, PLEDGE MY HONOR TO FAITHFULLY OBSERVE THE CONSTITUTION AND THE LAWS OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS AND THE BY-LAWS AND LAWS OF THIS LOCAL UNION.

I PLEDGE THAT I WILL COMPLY WITH ALL THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL UNION AND THIS LOCAL UNION.

I WILL FAITHFULLY PERFORM ALL THE DUTIES ASSIGNED TO ME TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY AND SKILL.

I WILL CONDUCT MYSELF AT ALL TIMES IN A MANNER AS NOT TO BRING REPROACH UPON MY UNION.

I SHALL TAKE AN AFFIRMATIVE PART IN THE BUSINESS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE UNION AND
ACCEPT AND DISCHARGE MY RESPONSIBILITIES DURING ANY AUTHORIZED STRIKE OR LOCKOUT.

I PLEDGE NOT TO DIVULGE TO NON-MEMBERS THE PRIVATE BUSINESS OF THIS LOCAL UNION, UNLESS AUTHORIZED TO REVEAL SAME.

I WILL NEVER KNOWINGLY HARM A FELLOW MEMBER.

I WILL NEVER DISCRIMINATE AGAINST A FELLOW WORKER ON ACCOUNT OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, S*X, AGE, PHYSICAL DISABILITY, OR NATURAL ORIGIN.

I WILL REFRAIN FROM ANY CONDUCT THAT WOULD INTERFERE WITH THE UNION’S PERFORMANCE OF ITS LEGAL OR CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS.

I WILL AT ALL TIMES BEAR TRUE AND FAITHFUL ALLEGIANCE TO THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS AND THIS LOCAL UNION.