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The Benefits of Being A Teamster

Updated On: May 19, 2013

Some may ask the question...Why do I need a Union? There are many answers to this question as there are many benefits to a Union, especially today! The first and easiest one to answer is At-Will Employment. Employees who are employed without the protection of a Union are classified as "At-Will" employees.

At-Will Employment Simply States: An employment relationship where there is no contractual obligation to remain in the relationship: either party may terminate the relationship at any time for any reason, as long as the reason is not prohibited by law, such as for discriminatory purposes.

Under a Union contract the terms and conditions are in black and white and many contracts have a "Just Cause" provision. Under a Just Cause provision the employer MUST have "Just Cause" to discipline, suspend, or discharge an employee who is covered by the provision in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Union contract removes the employee from being an "At-Will "employee and provides many levels of protection.

Another easy answer to the question would be that a Union allows the employee to have a "VOICE" on the job. Without a Union present most employees are fearful of speaking their mind about their terms and conditions of employment. In a non-union environment it is real easy for the employer to silence the employee and make the employee fear voicing their opinion. The presence of a Union allows for the employees to collectively have their voices heard. You have a say in your terms and conditions of employment...you have a say in your wages and benefits...you have a say in the safety of your workplace. With this voice you can speak without fear!

This voice allows employees to collectively bargain for wages, benefits, and working conditions...it gives you a say in your place of employment!

Another example is a Grievance Procedure. The Grievance Procedure allows the employee to file a grievance if the employee feels that the contract and/or their rights had been violated. This, in itself, speaks loudly in the workplace. After all, the Constitution allows us to redress our grievances, so why should't our employers allow us the same.

These examples are just a few of the many benefits that your Teamsters dues gets you. To see other benefits such as discounts please vist www.teamster.org

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Handout from August 13th meeting:

Our local, in conjunction with the IBT, are gathering information to assist you at this unfortunate time in your career. It is recommended that your first step should be to apply for unemployment insurance through the state in which you live. We will update information as it becomes available.

Pennsylvania Unemployment

Phone: 1-888-313-7284

Website: https://www.uc.pa.gov/unemployment-benefits/file/Pages/File%20an%20Initial%20Claim.aspx

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New Jersey Unemployment

Customer service agents at the numbers below can accept your Unemployment Insurance claim over the phone:

North New Jersey: 201-601-4100

Central New Jersey: 732-761-2020

South New Jersey: 856-507-2340

Out-of-state claims: 888-795-6672 (you must call from a phone with an out-of-state area code)

Website: https://nj.gov/labor/myunemployment/before/about/howtoapply

PENNSYLVANIA CAREER LINK - PHILADELPHIA REGION ***FREE service

www.pacareerlinkphl.org 1-833-750-JOBS (5627)

Computer Lab and Job Search Assistance:

Every Thursday, (9am-4:30pm)
Lynette Pawlak
Located at Philadelphia Community College NE, Townsend Rd, NE Philly

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800-523-2846 / 856-382-2400 www.teamsterfunds.com

***Your Health coverage will be extended through the end of this year 12/31/23*** Provided you were an employee of YRC/NEW PENN as of July 31, 2023
For those eligible, Do Not apply for Medicare benefits until December.
Pensions: you can collect pension and unemployment only based on Unemployment rules and guidelines. You should direct questions to Unemployment on how your pension could affect your unemployment benefits before you take your pension benefits.
To apply for your pension, the Fund will Need Birth certificate for you and your spouse, copies of Social Security card, Marriage certificate and any death cert/divorce decrees and property settlements from divorces.
If your spouse’s last name on the birth certificate does not match the one on the marriage certificate, you will need documentation terminating the previous marriage.

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888-723-5513
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2500 McClellan Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08109
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