Teamsters Local 492

TForce Freight – Article 44 Rail & Subcontracting Update

Mar 16, 2024

TForce Freight – Article 44 Rail & Subcontracting Update

2/12/2024- The IBT has reviewed the monthly filing by TForce Freight to TNFINC and pursuant to the requirements of the 2023-2028 National Master TForce Freight Agreement’s Article 44.

TForce Freight’s rail and subcontractors miles total for the month of January 2024 was 43.44%, which is under the 45.8% limit as of January 31, 2024. TForce Freight has met their obligation, and we will continue to monitor monthly on the work performed by the bargaining unit.

TForce Freight Master Article 44 Rail and Subcontracting Summary

• For the month of January 2024, TForce Freight’s rail and subcontractors miles were 43.44% of all miles. Rail miles were 31.05% and subcontracted miles were 12.39%.

• For the month of January 2024, TForce Freight’s road drivers were 56.56% of all miles.

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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.

2025 Safety Incentive Program Applications

2025 Safety Incentive Program Applications Attention Teamsters with Southwest Multi-craft Insurance: 9/2/2025-This reminder message is for all of those that participate in the Safety Incentive through Southwest Multi-craft (Southwest Service Admin) insurance program. It’s that time of year again.

UPS’s DVS BUYOUT PROGRAM: A DEVIOUS PLAN

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NM CREAMLAND/DFA TEAMSTERS VOTE TO AUTHORIZE STRIKES

DFA TEAMSTERS VOTE TO AUTHORIZE STRIKES Work Stoppages Expected to Cause Major Disruptions to Dairy Supply Chain For Immediate Release - June 3, 2025 (NATIONWIDE) – More than 1,000 Teamsters have voted to authorize strikes at Dairy Farmers of America (DFA).

SYSCO NM TEAMSTERS RATIFY CONTRACT

SYSCO NM TEAMSTERS RATIFY CONTRACT 4/22/2025 - Sysco members have ratified a new contract with 85% voting yes. The four-year agreement covers warehouse and drivers. The new agreement includes the highest wage increase and pension contributions Sysco has ever given in New Mexico, including Southwest multi-craft health insurance.

SYSCO NM CONTRACT RATIFICATION MEETINGS

SYSCO NM CONTRACT RATIFICATION MEETINGS To: All members in good standing at SYSCO Three (3) Contract Ratification meetings will be held, beginning on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 5:00pm, and two on Saturday, April 19, 2025. The first meeting on Saturday, April 19, 2025, will begin at 11:00 am, with the second meeting beginning at 4:00pm.

General Membership Union Meeting September 13th In Las Cruces, NM

9/9/2025 - There is a General Membership Meeting scheduled for this Saturday, September 13th at 11 am, which will be held in Las Cruces, NM at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites located at 2142 Telshor Ct., Las Cruces, NM 88011. Your Business Agents and Teamsters Local 492 Executive Board will be present to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you there!

ABF Profit Sharing To Be Paid Feb 19, 2025

2/3/2025 - On Friday, ABF announced that it achieved a 91.2% operating ratio for 2024. As a result, the profit-sharing provisions of the 2023-28 ABF NMFA have been triggered. Specifically, qualified members (generally those employees who were on the seniority list from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024) will receive a bonus of 1% of their 2024 earnings.