Who are the Teamsters Union?
The Teamsters are America’s largest, most diverse union. In 1903, the Teamsters started as a merger of the two leading team driver associations. These drivers were the backbone of America’s robust economic growth, but they needed to organize to wrest their fair share from greedy corporations.
What is the Teamsters-National 401 (k)?
The Teamsters-National 401(k) Savings Plan is an example of Teamsters using their combined buying power to negotiate valuable programs and services for members. Under the laws governing 401(k) plans, before a member can join, an employer must agree to participate. The Plan’s trustees—one-half from the union and one-half from participating
What is the Teamsters drive PAC and team fund?
The Teamsters DRIVE PAC is our main political fund that we use for advocating on behalf of all Teamster members to the U.S. Congress and to state legislative houses. For non-Teamsters, a new fund has been created called TEAM Fund. Donations can be made to this fund through the purchase of Teamster merchandise from the Team Fund online store .
How can I communicate with Teamsters members?
To communicate with Teamsters members, the department produces the Teamster Magazine, which keeps 1.4 million members and retirees, informed about Teamster programs, their rights on the job, and ways that they can get involved.
How many contracts are there in the Teamster Department?
The department maintains the largest contract database of any union in North America, with more than 250,000 current and expired Teamster labor agreements. Your Local Union can now submit your contracts electronically through a web portal.
How do I Find my Teamster contract?
The department maintains the largest contract database of any union in North America, with more than 250,000 current and expired Teamster labor agreements. Your Local Union can now submit your contracts electronically through a web portal. Click here, to register for the program.