Teamsters Local 492

FedEx shelled out $21.1 million on lobbying in last 15 months

May 21, 2010

May 20th 2010 - Fred Smith Misleading Public, Congress Says

May 19th 2010 - FedEx Filed Suit Over NMB Ruling That Makes It Easier to Unionize Their FedEx Express Package Division. Read More...

May 15th 2010 - FedEx, UPS Battle Over Labor Organizing Rules

From the beginning of 2009 through March of this year, FedEx shelled out $21.1 million on lobbying. Last year, it ranked 14th among all groups and companies in lobbying budgets, spending more than oil giant BP and defense contractor Lockheed Martin. Read More Here....

Teamsters Local 492 has a new page dedicated to the ongoing efforts to level the playing field in regards to FedEx and its competitors. These campaigns include FedEx Express, Ground, Freight, Air, and Mechanics. Click Here to find out more and see how you can get involved.

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UPS Article 17 Penalty Pay Update

1/6/2026 - UPS Article 17 Penalty Pay Update Attention All UPS Teamsters: (Article 17) New Payroll Penalty Language Now in Effect Per Article 17, of the National Master Agreement, the updated payroll penalty provisions have officially taken effect.

Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Appointments Available

Teamster Local 492 will have a representative from the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Plan from Northwest Administrators in our office this month. This is your opportunity to meet face-to-face and review your pension value and where you stand on any PEER requirements, if applicable.

Teamsters VIP+ Voluntary Income Protection Plus Plan

New benefit options available to protect your income when you can’t work due to injuries, illnesses, surgeries, loss of DOT License or FAA Medical Certification (due to medical reasons), or death.

2026 Teamsters Scholarship

The Teamsters Scholarship Fund applications are now available at Teamster.org/scholarships. In order to expedite the awarding of scholarships, applications will be accepted through April 1, 2026.

LU492 Delegates Election Postings

Please click "Read More" to see the following notices regarding the upcoming election for Teamsters Local 492 Delegates.

ABF Pension Increase 2025

ABF Pension Increase 2025 9/24/2025 - This notice is to inform you of the contractual pension contribution increase that takes effect August l, 2025, through July 31, 2026, under the ABF NMFA agreement. The contribution rate will increase by $0.80 per hour, with the entire amount applied to your pension.

Creamland Teamsters at Local 492 Unanimously Ratify Contract!

9/11/2025 - The strike against Creamland Dairy has ended after 1 week. Teamsters Local 492 would like to thank all the dedicated Teamsters who took time out of their busy lives to support their Brothers and Sisters at Creamland. We are so proud of our Creamland Teamsters for their sacrifice through the strike in order to get a fair contract.

UPS’s DVS BUYOUT PROGRAM: A DEVIOUS PLAN

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