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

Rights at Work

• The right to vote on our Teamsters 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

• 1.3 million members from across North America standing with us, including 260,000 members in public services and health care
• 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*

• In comparison to nonunion workers, union members are paid on average:
• $4.33/hour more
• $9,000/year more
• $270,000/30 year career
• Union members are also 29 percent more likely to have health care benefits than non-members

Scholarships

• Teamster Scholarship Fund
  • Member’s children or financial dependents are eligible to apply to the Teamsters Scholarship Fund
  • Scholarships are for $2,000
• Visit teamster.org/scholarships to learn more

Teamsters VIP+ Program

• The Teamsters VIP+ Plan is meticulously crafted to help if you’re unable to work due to an illness, injury, surgery, loss of DOT or FAA certification (due to medical reasons), or death.
• Members gain access to this voluntary income protection program, which includes:
  • Short Term Disability – Full-Time Member coverage available up to $2,000 per week in $50 increments. Part-Time Member coverage available up to $250 per week in $50 increments.
  • Long Term Disability – Member coverage available up to $7,500 per month in $250 increments. Stackable with other eligible benefits, up to 70 percent of pre-disability earnings.
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance – Member coverage available up to $500,000 in $10,000 increments. Spouse and Dependent life coverage available when Member life is elected
• The plan covers CDL holders facing medical disqualification. If your CDL is denied for medical reasons, the plan provides income support while you seek medical assistance to regain qualification.
• Interested members can enroll at teamstersvip.com

Accident Insurance & Whole Life with Long Term Care

• Members have access to accident and whole life insurance on a guaranteed issue basis, without any medical exam.
• Whole Life Insurance includes:
  • Coverage for members for the whole life until the age of 95
  • Long term care benefits for nursing home or at home care
  • Cash value access for when your plan has accumulated cash value
  • Up to $200,000 guaranteed coverage
• Up to $12,000 a-month long term care benefits for almost three years
• Accident Protection includes:
  • Low cost, beginning at $9.09 a month
  • Entire family coverage available, including kids playing sports
  • Comprehensive coverage for various incidents
• Designed to assist with deductibles, treatments, rent and other unexpected expenses following an accident.
• More information can be found at ibt-enroll.com

More benefits, including auto and home insurance discounts, college programs, retiree health insurance, and much more can be found at teamster.org/benefits

These rights and benefits are only possible because Teamsters members stood together to fight for them. If you are currently represented by the Teamsters, please contact your local union and join the fight!

*Source: Department of Labor/Bureau of Labor Statistics