When workers stand together to organize and bargain as Teamsters, they gain powerful rights and benefits. These benefits include:

Rights at Work:

• The right to vote on our Teamster leaders
• The right to vote on our contract, which allows us to have a voice in the terms and conditions in our employment
• Participation in union meetings and social events
• The ability to run for elected union office

Member Power:

• 1.4 million members from across North America standing with us
• Union representation to enforce our rights on the job
• Protection against arbitrary and unjust discipline by management
• Political muscle to fight for our jobs and benefits against cuts and layoffs

Union Pay & Benefits*:

• Wages of union members are, on average, 27 percent higher than those of workers who do not have union representation
• 92 percent of union workers have job-related health coverage, while only 68 percent of non-union workers do
• 73 percent of union workers have a guaranteed, defined benefit pension, compared to 16 percent of non-union workers.

Scholarships:

• Member’s children or financial dependents are eligible to apply for a scholarship that provided over 1 million dollars to over 500 winners in 2018
• Scholarships range from $1,000 to $10,000 and can be used at a college or trade/vocational school
• Visit www.jrhmsf.org for more information Free Tuition and E-Books
• Members and their families can earn an Associate Degree or certificates for free online
• The degrees/certifications are earned through Eastern Gateway Community College, a fully accredited non-profit college, part of the University System of Ohio • Credits may be transferred to other schools
• Visit www.unionplus.org/benefits/education/union-plus-free-college for more information
• Visit the Frequent Asked Questions page at: www.unionplusfreecollege.org/faqs

Free Workplace Accident Insurance:

• Members have the ability to enroll in a free $10,000 workplace accident insurance policy and a free $2,000 all-accident policy
• Members must renew their enrollment in the plan once per year
• Enroll at www.unioncare.com

Free Hardship Grants:

• Through being a cardholder of the Teamster Privilege credit card, free hardship grants are available to members (grants do not need to be repaid)
• Disability grants for members who have lost income from long term illness or disability
• Hospital grants for members with large, unreimbursed hospital bills
• Job loss grants for members who have recently been laid off
• Enroll at www.teamstercardnow.com/
• Other discounts and programs can be found at https://www.unionplus.org

These rights and benefits are only possible because Teamster members stood together to fight for them. If you are currently represented by the Teamsters, please contact your local and join the fight! If you are not currently represented by the Teamsters reach out to us.

*Source: Department of Labor/Bureau of Labor Statistics