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  Teamsters Links

International Brotherhood of Teamsters - A great deal of information, with links to news articles, contracts and more, tailored to each division and craft within the union.

Teamsters for a Democratic Union (TDU) - The TDU is the reform wing of the Teamsters Union. Some very good literature can be purchased via this site.

Teamsters Local 294 - The official web site for Local 294

Albany Stewards - An informational  web site for the members at the Albany hub of UPS.        

Joint Council 18 -  Information on the organization of Upstate NY Teamster locals.

Change to Win Coalition - Made up of five of the largest unions in the AFL-CIO - Teamsters, UFCW, UNITE-HERE, Laborers, and SEIU - this new Coalition's goal is to embark on an ambitious and urgently needed campaign to dramatically increase organizing among non-union workers and set new standards for cooperation and accountability in the union movement.

Office of the Election Supervisor for the IBT - Delegate and election information, rules, and protest decisions from the Election supervisor, Richard W. Mark.       

Teamsters 2006 Convention Proceedings - PDF versions of the daily proceedings from the 2006 Teamsters Convention.  These are transcribed and printed written records of the Convention that were distributed to the Delegates.       

IRB Cases - A site that allows users to search for and download cases of the Independent Review Board, run by the IBT "in fulfillment of its continuing obligations under the Consent Decree".    

FedEx Watch -  A site within the Teamster.org web site designed to help the union expose patterns of mistreatment, abuse and bad business practices at FedEx.    

Fighting For The Members Slate -  A reform slate of rank and file members from Local 822 running for local election on a platform of change and accountability.   

Local 743 New Leadership Slate -  A reform slate running for election in Local 743, Chicago, IL.    

Inside Local 767 -  Proud members of Local 767 in Forest Hill, TX, dedicated to building a stronger, more democratic union.  

RedStarTeamsters.com -  News and information for all interested and injured parties concerning the closing of Red Star Express.    

Teamsters LU988 - A nicely presented unofficial site for Local 988, Houston, TX   

TeamsterNet - Post and reply to Teamster or various craft discussion boards in an open and mostly uncensored forum.

Teamster Retiree Coalition of N.Y. State  -  Coordinating the resources of N.Y. State Teamster retirees for the protection and improvement of their pensions and medical benefits. Established in 2001 by Gino Arilotta .    

UR12 - A site containing a comprehensive list of links to every Teamster local with a web site as well as other links of interest to Teamsters and labor in general.

Voice of Local 82 - Created by embers of Teamsters Local # 82 in Boston who believe that all members of our union should be heard and have a chance to speak out.    


   Benefit Links

Excellus BC/BS  - Information and medical forms.

EBS Benefit Solutions - The administrator of dental benefits.

Faraci & Lange, LLP - The law firm that administers legal services for the members of Local 294.

Medco - The administrator of the prescription drug program.  

NYS Teamsters Benefit Funds - Information on benefits, filing claims, pension application process and participating providers list.  There are also downloadable forms and links to other web sites.

Save Our Pension- Information from the Central PA Teamsters Pension Reform Committee concerning their own pension plan with special emphasis on a merger offer from the NYS Teamsters pension plan.

TeamStar - The Teamsters program to supplement Medicare for retirees 65 or older, their spouses and surviving spouses.

Teamster-UPS 401(k) Plan - Account information, transactions, history and retirement planning tools. Click here for instructions on activating an account.

VSP Vision Care - The administrator of vision care benefits.


   UPS Links

Brown Cafe - A site totally devoted to information for just about every aspect of UPS.  Very thorough and complete.

Buster Brown - This web site is geared towards feeder drivers with an emphasis on the various rules and regulations these drivers encounter. 

Cyber Steward - A site run by a Local 384 steward from the UPS Willow Grove Twilight Hub  to help provide basic information about the union and the basic rights afforded Teamsters working in a UPS hub.

CinCinnati Brown - Website for UPS drivers in the Cincinnati, Ohio with editorials and a message board.    

Denverbrown - Website  for UPS drivers in the Denver, Colorado area providing useful information about United Parcel Service, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and Teamsters Local 435.   The site is at the forefront of PAS/EDD information and commentary.

Make UPS Deliver - Launched by a  national network of UPS teamsters to provide news, information and the ability to post comments concerning contract negotiations for the 2008 national master agreement.   

N.A.B.E.R. - The National Alliance of Brown Employees and Retirees.  A very informative site  formed to share information, promote the interests, and assist with the challenges of being a current or former UPS hourly employee.    

Threadlove Embroidery Service - Featuring embroidery for Feeder and Package Car Drivers, have your choice of designs put on sweatshirts, polos, t-shirts, denim and hats. Or choose from  many other items from their online catalog.  

The Galley - A website from UPS employees in Germany whose aim is to enable and support rank and file communication and networking. 

UPSers.com - A login web site for members at UPS containing information on discount programs, benefits, news, forms, polls and links.


   Union / Information Links

AFL-CIO - Homepage of the federation of America's labor unions, representing more than 13 million working women and men.

Association For Union Democracy - Information to build and maintain a strong labor movement.

FreeERISA - A very good source for the latest available pension and benefit information for U.S. employers. Locate, view and download facsimiles of employers’ most recent form 5500, as filed with the United States Department of Labor.

KC Labor - A labor news and information site "dedicated to the working class".

Labor Net - Global online communication for a democratic, independent labor movement.

LawMemo - NLRB information, employment law and related court decisions.

Public Citizen Litigation Group - A public interest law firm that specializes in federal health and safety regulation, consumer litigation, open government, union democracy, separation of powers and the First Amendment. 

Resources for Labor Union Organizing - A web site designed to provide help to U.S. Workers in their efforts at organizing themselves and their co-workers into labor unions.  It is also a resource for Union Leaders to assist in their operations, organizing, and bargaining efforts.  

SAFER - The FMCSA Safety and Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) System offers company safety data and related services to industry and the public over the internet. Users can search FMCSA databases, register for a USDOT number, pay fines online, order company safety profiles, challenge FMCSA data using the DataQs system, access the Hazardous Material Route registry and find information about other FMCSA Information Systems.     

The Steward - Nicely presented and chock full of news and union information.

Thomas Congressional Search Engine - Current US federal legislative information. bills, laws, Congressional Record, reports, and links to further information.

Woman Operator - Website dedicated to the men and women in the Construction Trades Unions that risk their lives day after day in all kinds of weather conditions to build the future for ourselves and our children...   

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    Government Links

FirstGov - Web site portal for the United States Federal Government for finding any government information on the Internet.

Hazmat Safety - This site from the Federal Department of Transportation contains all available information and regulations on the transportation of hazardous materials.

NLRB (National Labor Relations Board)

NYCOSH (New York Committee for Occupational Health and Safety) - NYS job safety related news, regulations, and information on how to file a complaint.

NYS Dept. of Labor - Job and career resources along with unemployment and safety information.

NYS Dept. of Transportation - Road construction, publications, and general information.

NYS Voter Registration - Several options for voters to register including a downloadable form.

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) - The federal government's safety watchdog.

Pension Information - From the Department of Labor, this page has information on where and how to obtain pension plan reports and disclosures.

US Dept. of Labor

Worker's Compensation (NYS) - Information, law and publications from the NYS worker's compensation board.


    Member Employer Links


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