Teamsters Call Out Congressman for Lack of Support
On March 17, nearly 50 retired and active Teamsters rallied outside the Jackson, Michigan congressional office of Tim Wahlberg (R-MI) to expose his lack of response in the call to defend his constituents’ retirement security.
Central States: “A Wave of Organized Wrath”
“If we fail, it will start a snowball," says retired carhauler Billy Scott. "There are 10 million people in multi-employer funds that this could happen to next. And who’s to say they won't pass a new law for single-employer funds, too?”
Listening to Retiree Voices on Proposed Pension Cuts
Last fall, I wrote about the Central States Pension Plan’s application to the Treasury Department to reduce pension benefits. This application is the result of a change in the law set forth by Congress in the Kline Miller Multi employer Pension Reform Act of 2014.
Carhaulers: 195 Days is Enough!
The national carhaul contract expired 195 days ago, and Hoffa has not done a thing to win a fair contract. In October – five months ago – carhaulers voted No by 84%. That’s solidarity. That’s Teamster power.
North Carolina – Teamsters take it to Congressional Offices
Retirees in North Carolina are not just mad, they’re active. This past weekend they were at the courthouse, they were at the office of Rep. Patrick McHenry, and while others were at the offices of Renee Ellmers.
Hundreds Rally to Save Pensions at the Minnesota Capitol
The Minnesota state capitol was flooded with hundreds of Teamsters and allies to protect pensions and retirement security.
Teamsters and Retirees Coordinate “March Madness” Actions
On March 10, close to 100 Teamster retirees and active members marched on YRC headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas, calling on the company to return to full pension contribution payments to the Central States Pension Fund.
Indiana Congressmen Targeted for Support in Fort Wayne
Retired Teamsters converged on the E Ross Adair Federal building in Fort Wayne, Indiana on Tuesday calling for their Congressional representatives Dan Coats (R-IN), Martin Stutzman (R-IN) and Senator Joe Donnelly (D-IN) to support them in a call for the U.S. Treasury Secretary to reject proposed pension cuts by Central States.
Teamster Widow Calls on U.S Senate to Protect Pensions
Rita Lewis, the widow of long- time Cincinnati Local 100 leader Butch Lewis, testified before a Senate Finance Committee hearing today and called on the Senate to address the devastating potential impact of proposed Central States benefit cuts.
Pension Fight Reaches the Rio Grande
Over 70 retirees and spouses met on Saturday just north of the Rio Grande in San Juan, and the hot topic was the fight to defend their Central States pension benefits. These retirees hail from 15 states and 25 different locals.