Teamsters Local 492

UPS Freight Update

Jan 17, 2014

UPS Freight Vote This Saturday

Jan 6th, 2014- Teamster Local Union leaders representing UPS Freight workers across the country endorsed a new tentative national agreement on Jan. 6. The new agreement provides for major economic improvements and protects work and jobs at a time when most LTL companies are cutting wages and benefits.

The new agreement can be viewed here.

A summary of highlights of the agreement can be viewed here.

Details of the new tentative agreement with UPS Freight were outlined at the “two-person” meeting, in which two representatives from each Local Union participated. The endorsement by local union leaders clears the way for a membership ratification vote to be held at Local 492 on Jan 11^th at 9am and 11 am.

Visit the UPS Freight Update Page 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.

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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