Teamsters Local 492

How Today’s Unions Help Working People

Sep 11, 2017

Unions Give Workers A Way To Improve Jobs

Read the latest in-depth research from the Economic Policy Institute on Labor Unions and how they not only help union workers but non-union workers too!

‘Collective bargaining’ is how working people gain a voice at work and the power to shape their working lives
Union workers are diverse, just like America
Unions represent workers of all levels of education
Union workers hail from a variety of sectors, but the biggest share work in education or health services
Unions are most widespread in public administration and transportation industries
Unions are thriving in diverse workplaces—including ‘new economy’ workplaces
Unions strengthen democracy by giving workers a voice in policy debates
Unions reduce inequality and are essential for low- and middle-wage workers’ ability to obtain a fair share of economic growth
Unions raise wages for both union and nonunion workers
Unions help raise wages for women and lessen racial wage gaps
Unions improve the health and safety practices of workplaces
Unions support strong families with better benefits and due process
Unions are good for workers’ retirement security
Unions create a path to sharing knowledge and solving problems
Workers still want unions but are being thwarted by aggressive campaigns and lobbying that have eroded private-sector union membership
Employers often fight unionizing efforts with aggression and intimidation, using legal and illegal tactics
Corporate lobbyists push laws—misleadingly called ‘right-to-work’ laws—that seek to defund private-sector unions
Corporate lobbies and allied lawmakers are dismantling the rights of public-sector union workers
Attacks on public-sector collective bargaining are playing out in the courts
Conclusion: Unions are essential to a fair economy and a vibrant democracy

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Teamsters UPS Contract Enforcement Training May 18th

Teamsters UPS Contract Enforcement Training May 18th, 2024 4/24/2024 - Teamsters Local 492 will be conducting training for UPS Teamster Contract Enforcement, available for any Local 492 UPS Teamster Member to attend. This course will teach our members how to strengthen our Union from within.

Yellow Corporation Bankruptcy Update Regarding Member WARN Act Claims

4/18/2024 - The following is a message from John A. Murphy, IBT National Freight Director and Co-Chair, TNFINC: Re: Yellow Corporation Bankruptcy Update Regarding Member WARN Act Claims TO ALL LOCAL UNIONS HAVING MEMBERS EMPLOYED OR FORMERLY EMPLOYED BY YELLOW CORPORATION AFFILIATES I.

Teamsters Local 492 Wins Historic Grievance Against Sysco for Members

4/16/2024- It is with great pleasure that I can report to all our members, that Teamsters Local 492 has won a hard-fought grievance for our Sysco brothers and sisters! On April 03, 2020, a grievance was filed to enforce the forty-hour language in our contract. This grievance was filed during the Walter Maestas administration, in the early stages of Covid-19.

Teamsters 492 Organizing Victory in NM at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

On behalf of Teamsters Local 492, I would personally like to congratulate all of the workers at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits in this Local's jurisdiction, which includes warehouse workers, loaders, drivers as well as hostlers/yard jockeys.

TEAMSTERS VIP+ VOLUNTARY INCOME PROTECTION PLUS PLAN

We are pleased to announce a new Teamster Privilege voluntary benefit for Teamster members that provides additional financial protection if they can't work due to illness, injury or loss of DOT certification because of a medical condition.

TForce Freight – Article 44 Rail & Subcontracting Update

TForce Freight – Article 44 Rail & Subcontracting Update 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 for the month of January 2024 was 43.44%, which is under the 45.8% limit as of January 31, 2024.

Correction: Notice of 492 Contact Info

Correction: Notice of 492 Contact Info 1/26/2024- Recently, an email was sent out with incorrect information regarding contact info for our 492 bookkeeper who handles Dues, Life with Dues, and Pension appointments, Monique Montoya. Her correct 492 office phone number is 505-344-1925 Ex. 12.

WCTPT Summary Plan Booklet 2023 Now Available

The Updated Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Summary Plan Booklet 2023 is Now Available in PDF Form. Also, building on the strong investment results of 2023, the Trustees of the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust have approved major benefit improvements.

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WCTPT_Summary_Plan_Booklet_2023.pdf