Teamsters Local 710

📢 ONE DAY LONGER, ONE DAY STRONGER. Local 710 drivers are on day 22 on our ULP STRIKE against Breakthru Beverage. At least 10 trucks damaged by scabs, shelves running empty, and 710 has extended our picket line to Minneapolis today. Our members are standing STRONG 💪 No contract? No booze!

🕯️🖤 It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of Sister Cathy Heckla. Cathy was the Office Manager of the Local for decades, and she RAN the office, ensuring that everything was always done, and done well. She made sure that everyone was truly well taken care of, from the Business Agents and office staff to every member. She was everyone's go-to at the office and treated everyone like family. Cathy was so incredibly proud to be a 710 member and dedicated her life to this Local. She will be deeply missed by everyone who had the absolute pleasure of working alongside her, and the entire staff of Local 710 sends our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Cathy and her family.

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Teamsters Local 710 Remembers Sister Cathy Heckla It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of Sister Cathy Heckla. Cathy was the Office Manager of the Local for decades, and she RAN the office, ensuring that everything was always …

MEMORANDUM
To: Yellow Corp. Local Unions (including YRC Freight, Holland, New Penn and Reddaway)
From: John A. Murphy, National Freight Director and Co-Chair, TNFINC
Date: May 27, 2026
Re: Yellow Corporation Bankruptcy Update

TO ALL LOCAL UNIONS HAVING MEMBERS EMPLOYED OR FORMERLY EMPLOYED BY YELLOW CORPORATION AFFILIATES

This Memorandum is an important update to the Yellow Bankruptcy proceedings. Included below is a summary of the Yellow Bankruptcy Proceedings to date and information about what to expect moving forward. Please review this memo carefully.

I. YELLOW CORPORATION BANKRUPTCY SUMMARY

Yellow Corporation and its operating companies (“Yellow”) filed for bankruptcy in the District of Delaware Bankruptcy Court on August 6, 2023. The International Union and TNFINC (the “Teamsters” or “Union”) entered an appearance in the case on behalf of Local Teamster Unions whose members hold claims against Yellow’s operating companies—YRC Inc., USF Holland, LLC, New Penn Motor Express, LLC, and USF Reddaway, Inc. Claims filed by the Union include contract claims for vacation pay, sick pay, and other paid time, as well as grievance pay. Health and Welfare and Pension Funds have entered their own appearances in the case and represent claims for unpaid pension, health and welfare fund contributions.

II. PLAN AND SETTLEMENT UPDATES

On July 29, 2025, Yellow filed a Plan (“Fourth Amended Plan”) of Reorganization which contemplates a waterfall structure, meaning claims are satisfied according to their statutory priority level. Under the Fourth Amended Plan, all proceeds from the sale of Yellow’s assets that have not been used to pay secured and administrative claims will vest in a liquidating trust controlled by a Liquidating Trustee who is overseen by a Liquidating Trust Board. The Bankruptcy Judge issued a decision on November 17, 2025, confirming the Plan, finding, as required by the statute, that unsecured creditors would recover more through the Plan rather than through a Chapter 7 liquidation. MFN Has filed an appeal challenging the Judge’s conclusion. This appeal does not prevent the Plan from being implemented.

On November 26, 2025, Yellow moved the Court for authority to settle ongoing litigation with several Multi-Employer Pension Plans (“MEPP(s)”) and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (“PBGC”). In late March 2026, the Judge approved a portion of the MEPP settlements and denied a portion of the MEPP settlements. MFN has since appealed the Judge’s decision approving a portion of the MEPP settlements to the District of Delaware. MFN’s appeal will have the effect of delaying some distributions of Yellow’s estate to MEPPs.

Yellow, through its advisors, have worked towards implementing the Fourth Amended Plan by transitioning the estate into a liquidating trust, headed by a Liquidating Trustee. The Liquidating Trustee will facilitate the orderly resolution of remaining claims by and against Yellow’s estate and to make distributions as appropriate to Yellow’s creditors including its former employees. Yellow is expected to effectuate its transition to a liquidating trust during June or July 2026.

Throughout 2025 and 2026 the Teamsters have engaged with Yellow in settlement negotiations related to the Union’s contract-based claims against Yellow. These claims include accrued and unused paid-time-off as well as individual and group grievances. While substantial process has been made on agreeing to the amounts of these claims that should be allowed, there are a few disagreements on valuation that still must be resolved.

Regarding the Union’s claims for WARN damages, the Bankruptcy Court found Yellow is not liable under WARN because it was a liquidating fiduciary rather than an employer; but that if Yellow was an employer it owes 14 days of WARN damages to its union employees. The Teamsters have appealed the Bankruptcy Court’s decision to the District of Delaware; and are awaiting the District Court’s decision. The Teamsters will attempt to settle with the Liquidating Trustee any remaining contract claims as well as the WARN claims. The Bankruptcy Court must approve any settlements that the Teamsters reach with the Liquidating Trustee before any payments can be made to the Teamster Membership who were Yellow employees. Other creditors of Yellow can object to any settlement that the Teamsters reach with the Liquidating Trustee and appeal any decision by the Bankruptcy Court to approve settlements that the Teamsters reach with the Liquidating Trustee.

III. IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION UPDATE

All updates regarding the WARN Act claims and contract-based claims, including any settlements or impending distributions of funds, will come from TNFINC to Local Unions available at https://teamster.org/yellow-bankruptcy-updates/

It is the Teamsters hope that when payments are made by the Liquidating Trustee to employees, the Liquidating Trustee can transfer payments directly into employee bank accounts through a direct-deposit system. If you are someone who has closed their bank account associated with Yellow or one of its operating companies, it is likely you would receive payment through
paper check. Please make sure you are paying attention to any direct deposits received, and opening all mail which could contain a message from the Liquidating Trustee or its claim’s processing agent, Epiq.

All bargaining unit members should keep their addresses updated with their current or former local union. The Teamsters will work with Yellow to locate bargaining unit members, but the Union’s accuracy of records depends entirely on bargaining unit members self-reporting any address change. We thank you for your help.

IBT MEMO: Yellow Corporation Bankruptcy Update – May 27, 2026 MEMORANDUM To: Yellow Corp. Local Unions (including YRC Freight, Holland, New Penn and Reddaway)From: John A. Murphy, National Freight Director and Co-Chair, TNFINCDate: May 27, 2026Re: Yellow Corp…

Today we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and the country we love. Let us never forget. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

✊ Update from the Teamsters Local 710 picket line at Breakthru Beverage: Local 710 Breakthru Driver and bargaining committeeman Tony Ortiz interviews Steward Brian Hill and Local 710 President Del Schaefer to discuss the ongoing strike at Breakthru Beverage in Cicero and Rochelle, Ill.

The Hidden Cost of Greed: How Corporate Money Is Punishing Honest Workers Most union members don’t realize their contracts are fough...

✊ LOCAL 710 BREAKTHRU DRIVERS’ ULP STRIKE CONTINUES INTO THIRD WEEK: Teamsters in St. Louis Join the Fight Against Disrespectful Employer

CICERO, IL | Monday will mark day 10 of the unfair labor practice strike at Breakthru Beverage. Teamsters Local 710 Drivers who work out of the Cicero and Rochelle, Ill. distribution centers continue to stand strong for a fair contract that maintains their long-standing rights.

“Our drivers are the face of Breakthru Beverage. They interact with Breakthru’s customers on a daily basis and have long-standing relationships with them,” said Local 710 President Del Schaefer. “They know Breakthru’s customers better than anyone else at this company, and they are eager to get back to keeping our local bars, restaurants, and stores stocked. Unfortunately, it’s up to the company at this point. It has been radio silence since we started this fight, but we’ve been in this fight before, and we’ll win it again.”

While Breakthru claims that it is servicing its customers at levels that are close to what they typically handle on a regular basis, the reality paints a different picture. With warmer months ahead with increased summer sales, concerns are growing. Customers are already reporting that their orders are being canceled and delayed, and the members on the picket line have seen several trucks severely damaged from Breakthru’s use of temporary workers.

“We can see with our own eyes what this company seems to think is an ‘acceptable’ level of service, and it’s flat out embarrassing,” said 7-year Driver Steward Heri Torres. “This job is incredibly demanding, but as professional drivers, we do a damn good job of getting the job done. Scabs will never be able to do what we do, and our customers will suffer because of it. We don’t want that.”

The pervasive issues workers have at Breakthru in the Chicagoland area are not unique. Last week, more than 100 Teamsters in St. Louis also walked off the job on their own ULP strike against Breakthru Beverage.

“Seeing our brothers and sisters in St. Louis go out on strike shows that we are not alone in this fight,” said Driver Steward Juan Neris, who has 22 years in the industry, 20 at Breakthru. “It also shows that the problems with Breakthru have to do with the company, not us. We are all here to do a job, and we deserve to do it with dignity and respect. Breakthru needs to wake up before this spreads further.”

🖊️ Teamsters Take Action: Tell Congress to bring the Fair Labor Contracts Act up for a vote!

Workers shouldn’t have to wait years for their first contract!

Workers have the right to a collective bargaining agreement after they vote for a union, but the law is full of loopholes and companies drag out the negotiation process for years. On average today, it takes 458 days to secure a first contract!

This is a problem that we can solve right now. The Faster Labor Contracts Act establishes a reliable first contract bargaining timeframe.

Even with strong bipartisan support, the Faster Labor Contracts Act has waited nearly two years for a vote.

Teamsters and workers across the country are done waiting for corporate-backed politicians to hold Big Business accountable.

Tell your member of Congress to “sign the discharge petition” and bring the Faster Labor Contracts Act up for a vote!

Teamsters Take Action tell Congress to bring the Fair Labor Contracts Act up for a vote Workers shouldn’t have to wait years for their first contract! Workers have the right to a collective bargaining agreement after they vote for a union, but the law is full of loopholes and companies drag out the negotiation process for years. On average today, it takes 458 days to secure a first c...

✊ DAY 3 of the ULP strike at BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE. Local 710 Drivers are holding the line!

📣 No contract? No booze! 📣 Who are we? TEAMSTERS!

✊ STRIKE NOTICE: Local 710 Breakthru Drivers have kicked off a ULP STRIKE against their employer. Members are standing together for dignity and respect in the workplace, and to protect their hard-earned rights as TEAMSTERS!