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ABF National Master Freight Agreement Gets 30-Day Extension
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 March 28, 2013- Negotiations continued this week with ABF, for a successor to the 2008-13 ABF National Master Freight Agreement. Slow progress continues to be made. However, significant issues remain to be discussed. ABF requested a 30-day extension so that negotiations could continue. The Teamsters National Freight Industry Negotiating Committee (TNFINC) agreed to grant a 30-day extension. Any economic improvements in a new agreement will be retroactive to April 1, 2013. As a result, the current ABF-NMFA is extended through and including April 30, 2013. All ABF employees covered by that agreement should continue to work as normal. Members covered by separate stand-alone contracts between ABF and their local unions should contact their local unions for updates.Teamsters, ABF Continue ‘Difficult and Complex’ Negotiations (update from March 15th)
The Teamsters National Freight Industry Negotiating Committee (TNFINC) concluded another week of negotiations with ABF. Negotiations continue to be difficult and the company continues to seek significant concessions in both economic and non-economic matters. TNFINC is continuing to try to seek ways to address the company’s legitimate competitive and operational needs while at the same time protecting good middle class jobs and standards.
Gordon Sweeton said, “These negotiations are difficult and complex. We understand the company needs some relief. However, we are not willing to let the company destroy the standards we have fought for and established. While we have made some progress this week, much remains to be done. Fortunately, we have a skilled and talented bargaining team that understands the freight industry so we remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached..." To veiw all past ABF Updates, Click Here.
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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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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