May 22, 2009: Our union needs to mobilize Teamster members and retirees—in the halls of Congress and in the streets—to save our benefits. It’s time for decisive action. Teamster members are facing the worst pension crisis in the history of our union. This crisis is not the fault of Teamster members. We worked hard, played by the rules and saved for the future—sacrificing wage increases to fund good pensions. Defined benefit pensions are the most...

May 18, 2009: The Central Pennsylvania Teamsters Pension Fund has frozen new pension accruals for YRCW participants from June 1 until the end of 2009. This means no new benefits will accrue to members. This change does not affect already-earned pension credits, nor does it affect eligibility for benefits. It is not known at this point if other Teamster pension funds will go this route. There is a consortium of Teamster pension funds, led by...

May 6, 2009: In 2008, the Baltimore Local 355 Pension Fund dropped over $100 million—but a new law will let the fund stay in the Green Zone for one more year. TDU Workshop & Cookout This Saturday Maryland Teamsters are coming together for an educational workshop on “Building Power to Win Grievances.” This workshop and cookout is your chance to meet and talk with other Local 355 members who are working to improve the union....