Today, Teamsters Local 96 recognizes Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and serves as a reminder of the continuing struggle for racial and economic equality.

Juneteenth became a federal holiday to honor June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger and federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the emancipation of enslaved people who remained in bondage.

For workers and unions, Juneteenth reminds us of the ongoing fight against discrimination, exploitation, and inequality that workers face.