Sanitation Teamsters on the Front Lines

Sanitation work is considered one of the most dangerous jobs in the country, and is even more dangerous during the COVID-19 crisis. The pandemic poses a serious and unique risk to the 32,000 Teamsters who work in the private waste industry. Everyday, in every state, our members are keeping this country safe and stopping the spread of this unprecedented virus. Our members are essential, frontline workers during this unprecedented health crisis. The Teamsters Waste Division has vowed to ensure:

-Every worker is provided some form of paid sick leave;
-Workers are not punished for calling in sick;
-Frontline workers who treat potentially infected populations be provided with the appropriate protective equipment;
-Workers understand that they are entitled to worker compensation benefits if they are infected as a result of their work.