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UPS-TEAMSTERS WESTERN REGION HEALTH CARE PLAN

Jan 04, 2024

The Teamsters Western Region & Local 177 Health Care Plan now provides you with the benefits you need to keep you and your family secure and in good health. Your Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability and a brand-new Five-Year Family Protection Benefit are also provided by the Teamsters Western Region & Local 177 Health Care Plan.

Teamsters retiring on or after January 1, 2014 will be covered by the Teamsters Western Region & Local 177 Retiree Health Care Plan, too.

Visit http://wr177healthcare.com For More Info or Call toll free 855-215-2039

Disability Form Fax Line 602-324-0553

Below are downloads for the new UPS Western Region Health Care Plan

Active Members Forms

Short Term Disability (Updated 2024)

Active Teamsters Western Region Summary Plan Description 2022

UPS Health Care Welcome Letter

Welcome Brochure - Outline of Benefits

Annual Enrollment Form

Teamsters ID Card Sample

May 5th- UPS Teleconference Health Care Call

November 1st, 2013- Read About The New UPS Health Care Plan & Website

September 21^st, 2013- As most of you know, Andy Marshal, the Western Region UPS Director has fought for and won the right for UPS members in the West, which includes all of Local 492 UPS members, to be “carved out” of the TeamCare plan and put into a separate plan based out of Arizona. This plan has many better benefits than the TeamCare plan.

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Tell Congress to Pass the Fast Labor Contracts Act!

Tell Congress to Pass the Fast Labor Contracts Act! Workers shouldn’t have to wait years for their first contract! Workers have the right to a collective bargaining agreement after they vote for a union, but the law is full of loopholes and companies drag out the negotiation process for years. On average today, it takes 458 days to secure a first contract.

May 1st International Workers' Day 2026

Join Teamsters 492 and the broader Albuquerque labor community this May 1st, 2026 at Civic Plaza. We are sending a clear message: It is time to prioritize workers’ families over billionaire fortunes. We aren't just asking for change, we are organizing for it.

Rocky Mountain Teamster

This month's Rocky Mountain Teamster is available to read online along with all Rocky Mountain Teamsters going back to 2008.

Update on Overtime Tax Deduction

Update on Overtime Tax Deduction The Teamsters Package Division has received questions from members about the "No Tax on Overtime" provision included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) that was passed last year, including whether Package Division members are impacted by the legislation.

OES Form 37-IBT Nomination Meeting Results Posting

2/13/2026 - A nomination meeting was held on the 20 day of January, 2026 to nominate candidates for Delegate and Alternate Delegate to the 31st International Convention of the IBT to be held in Las Vegas, NV. Three Delegates and One Alternate Delegate were elected. Click Here to view the results.

Download:

2026 OES Form 37-IBT Nomination Meeting Results Posting.pdf

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.