Teamsters Take Action
Multiemployer pension funds in our country are facing a crisis and there is no time to lose in finding a solution. Without rapid congressional action 1.5 million retirees and hundreds of thousands of active workers in some 300 failing multiemployer plans – including the Teamsters’ Central States Plan– will be at risk of losing the pensions they earned through a lifetime of hard work. Take Action and CLICK link below!
As Members of Congress take the next few months before the midterm election to spend more time in state with their constituents, it is the perfect time to try to engage them on the multiemployer pension crisis in our country and urge them to quickly adopt a solution that will keep pension benefits whole.
As you are probably aware, Congress this year created a Joint Select Committee and tasked it with crafting legislation that will solve the crisis. We need the constituents of the Joint Select Committee’s membership to reach out to encourage their congressperson(s) to join together and report out a bipartisan solution to America’s multiemployer pension crisis that does not include cuts to benefits.
Individuals who do not have a member of Congress appointed to the Committee can help too by reaching out to their Senators and Representative to urge them to either cosponsor the Butch Lewis Act or encourage their colleagues to add their support to the legislation — The more bipartisan support the legislation garners, the more likely it is to be adopted by the Committee. Take Action and CLICK link below!
Stand with working men and women in the fight for our hard-earned retirement security
Stand with working men and women in the fight for our hard-earned retirement security. Add the #ProtectOurPensions frame to your social media profile pic: https://twibbon.com/Support/protectourpensions
Congress must act to help millions of Americans facing an uncertain future as their retirement security is threatened through no fault of their own. #ProtectOurPensions
Working people in hundreds of pension funds have worked hard for decades with the promise of a secure retirement. We need Congress to step up now to #ProtectOurPensions #PassButchLewisAct
We speak with one voice as retired workers from many unions demanding our hard-earned retirement benefits. #ProtectOurPensions #Solidarity
Tweets to Decision Makers
.@SenSherrodBrown, @Sen_JoeManchin, @SenatorHeitkamp, @SenTinaSmith – millions of working men & women are counting on you to #ProtectOurPensions. We need Congress to take action to save our hard-earned retirement benefits! #PassButchLewisAct
.@RepRichardNeal, @BobbyScott, @DonaldNorcross, @RepDebDingell – millions of working men & women are counting on you to #ProtectOurPensions. We need Congress to take action to save our hard-earned retirement benefits! #PassButchLewisAct
.@senorrinhatch, @SenAlexander, @MikeCrapo, @robportman – millions of working men & women are counting on you to #ProtectOurPensions. We need Congress to take action to save our hard-earned retirement benefits! #PassButchLewisAct
.@virginiafoxx, @DrPhilRoe, @VernBuchanan, @RepDavid – millions of working men & women are counting on you to #ProtectOurPensions. We need Congress to take action to save our hard- earned retirement benefits! #PassButchLewisAct
SAMPLE FACEBOOK POST
Today, workers and their families are taking action in Columbus, Ohio to put a spotlight on America’s growing pension crisis. With hundreds of multiemployer pension plans facing insolvency in the next 10 years, we’re calling on Congress to act now. The retirement security of millions of active and retired workers is threatened through no fault of their own. Please call 888-979-9806 now to tell members of the congressional Joint Select Committee on Solvency and Multiemployer Pension Plans and your representative in Congress that it’s time to #ProtectOurPensions. After you make the call, text “Pension” to 86466 to join the fight for retirement security! http://ibt.io/PensionsLive
PROFILE PHOTO FRAME
Local 810 President and Chairman of the United Wire, Affiliated and 805 Pension Funds writes to Washington on behalf of 1.5 million retirees
Visit this link for the article: https://www.finance.senate.gov/hearings/joint-select-committee-on-solvency-of-multiemployer-pension-plans-open-executive-session-to-organize-the-joint-select-committee-
Also download a PDF version of the letter: Local 810 Letter To Senate
Canteen Vending Workers Vote Union
Congratulations to Teamsters Local 810 in Long Island City, NY for an organizing victory at the Canteen Vending.
“We had over 90% of cards signed and the company still refused to recognize the union” said Mike Smith, President of 810.
Local 810 immediately filed for an election and yesterday these hard working employees voted overwhelmingly to join the Teamsters.
Victory at Architectural Windows
Our brothers and sisters at Architectural Windows in East Rutherford, NJ overwhelmingly ratified a historic contract. They will be receiving the highest wage increases ever negotiated at the shop. In addition to wages they will now all receive a Personal Day as well as money from the company to purchase safety shoes each year of the contract. Their health care was preserved and there were no give-backs.
Architectural Windows was organized almost 20 years ago with approximately sixty employees. Today the shop employs over two hundred Local 810 workers and management credits their hard work and their Union as the keys to their success and growth. They are proudly represented by Vice-President Nelson Silva and President Mike Smith. “The Shop Stewards and committee members did a tremendous job during our negotiations and deserve most of the credit” said Brother Smith.
Great job, guys!!
Richardson World Child Care Foundation, Inc.
Karl Richardson is not only a hard working member and Shop Steward at Fordham University, he’s also runs RICHARDSON WORLD CHILD CARE FOUNDATION, INC. It is a non-profit organization that has dedicated itself to helping disabled people in our communities and in less fortunate countries for more than 20 years. Their aim is to assist families in providing for households and adapting to their society by means of courses, workshops, work and other charitable acts.
This past September Karl traveled to the Dominican Republic with backpacks, lunch boxes and school supplies donated by Local 810 for underprivileged children to help prepare them for the school year. Pictured above is Karl with some of these grateful students, teachers and their families. Our Union was proud to assist him in providing these kids with school supplies and assisting them with their education. Great job, brother!
Vote for the election of International Union Officers
Hello Brothers and Sisters,
On October 6, 2016, the Office of the Election Supervisor (“OES”) mailed ballots for the International Officer election to all members of the IBT in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Local 810 wants to make sure that they hear our voice and that you vote in the election for the top officials of your International Union. Watch for your secret ballot in the mail. When you receive it, follow the directions to cast your own vote and mail your secret ballot yourself using the postage-prepaid envelope. The secret ballots will be returned to a post office box controlled by OES, and the count is planned to start on Monday, November 14, 2016. Please don’t forget to VOTE!
If you do not receive your secret ballot by October 17, 2016 contact OES to request a ballot.
The toll-free number for OES is 844-428-8683.
Thanks,
Mike Smith – President, Local 810 IBT
En español
Estimado Hermanos y Hermanas,
El 6 de Octubre 2016, la Oficina del Supervisor de Elecciones (“OES”) mandó por correo los boletos para la votacion de Oficial Internacional a todos los miembros del IBT en los Estados Unidos, Canada, y Puerto Rico. Local 810 quiere que nos escuchen nuesta voz en esta eleccion de alto cargo de los Tronquistas. Espere su voto secreto por correo. Cuando lo recibá, sigue las instucciones de voto y mande su boleto secreto en el sobre pre-pagado. Los votos secretos seran retornados a un correo controlado por el OES, y la cuenta de votos séra el Lunes, 14 de Noviembre 2016. Por favor no se le olvide VOTAR!
Si usted no ha recibido su boleto secreto antes del 17 de Octubre 2016, por favor pongase en contacto con el OES para pedirle un boleto.
El numero gratuito del OES es 844-428-8683.
Gracias,
Mike Smith – Presidente, Local 810 IBT
