Teamsters Local 528

COVID-19 update for Georgia workers:

The Georgia Department of Labor has made some rule changes regarding unemployment.

"In response to the recent development of COVID-19, the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) is temporarily suspending in-person requirements for services provided by the agency. In accordance with Governor Kemp’s recommendation, the GDOL is providing online access to unemployment services, partial claim access for employers, and other reemployment services.
Employers are required to file partial claims on behalf of their employees whenever it is necessary to temporarily reduce work hours or there is no work available for a short period. Any employer found to be in violation of this rule will be required to reimburse GDOL for the full amount of unemployment insurance benefits paid to the employee."

The next Teamsters Local 528 General Membership Meeting will be held on Saturday, March 21st @ 10am 1962 S Mack Smith RdRossville, GA 30741

Teamsters Local 528 is participating in the annual Georgia AFL-CIO labor lobby day with union members from across our state.
Local 528 is fighting against HB 758 that would make it easier for trucking companies to misclassify Georgia truck drivers as "independent contractors".
Pictured below are stewards Willie Reid and Kipling Cortez talking to their respective state Senators and Representatives urging them to vote NO on HB 758!