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General Membership Meetings

The next membership meeting will be held Sunday, April 7that 10:00 a.m.

The meeting will be held at IBT Local 456, 160 S. Central Ave. Elmsford, NY

Food and beverages will be served.

2024 Meeting Schedule


 

  • Scholarship Fall Gala 2023

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    The Local 812 Scholarship Fund’s 2023 Fall Gala was huge success.
     

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  • Local 812 Executive Board Elected

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    Officer nominations were held at the October 5th, 2023 General Membership meeting. Members of the current Executive Board were nominated without opposition. With no contested races for any office, the leadership team was elected by acclamation.

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  • Steward & Key Member 2023 Seminar

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    Shop Stewards and key members gathered in July for the annual 812 Steward Seminar. Both new and seasoned participants came away with useful information that will help them more effectively represent members at the shop level.

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  • Labor Day Parade 2023

  • 812 Scholarships Awarded for 2023-24


    At the June general membership meeting, the Local 812 Scholarship Committee celebrated our scholarship recipients for the 2023-2024 academic year.  The union’s all volunteer scholarship committee has awarded more than 1 million dollars to the children of Local 812 members over the past 19 years.

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  • Feb. 2023 Membership Meeting, Elmsford

  • 2022 Scholarships Announced

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    The Local 812 Scholarship Committee proudly announced the winners of our 2022-23 scholarships at the July membership meeting. Photos.

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  • Photos: 812 Members Keep NY Supplied During the Covid Crisis

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    Local 812 members remain on the job, each and every day, ensuring that the supply chain is unbroken during the Covid-19 crisis!

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  • Local 812 Sisters are Shaping our Future

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    As we observe Women’s History Month this March, Local 812 recognizes the important contributions that our Local 812 sisters are making in our union.

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  • Local 812 Scholarship Fund Celebrates 15 Years!

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    By all measures, the Fund’s Nov. 2nd dinner dance was a huge success! The unprecedented event raised over $170,000 for college and vocational scholarships. More than 400 people attended the gala and got to catch up, eat and dance with Teamster friends old and new. Congratulations to our honoree, Bernadette Kelly, and to our volunteer scholarship committee. Thanks to the continued generosity of 812 members, friends, allies, vendors and employers, our Fund will remain strong far into the future!

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  • 2019 Shop Steward & Key Member Seminar

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    Local 812 shop stewards and key members gathered in late August for a three-day educational seminar. The event provided a forum for exchanging ideas and experiences, discussing best practices and learning more about the industry, union movement and Local 812’s health and pension benefits.
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  • Local 812 Retiree Picnic

    June 2019 Retiree Picnic

    A great time was had by all at the Bobby Dowd Memorial picnic, held in June 2019.

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  • Health Plan Changes

    812HealthfundLogoEffective May 1, 2024 changes will be made to the Local 812 Health Fund that are necessary to balance income and expenses.

    A special meeting was held February 15th to explain the changes.  Download the presentation to see how it will affect you and your family.

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  • No Co-pay Telemedicine

    swiftMD logoLocal 812 Health Fund participants and their dependents can talk to a doctor 24/7 by phone or videoconference at no cost for co-pays or consult fees.

    Access to U.S. Board-Certified physicians, usually within 30 minutes. Avoid unnecessary visits to the ER and Urgent Care, or long waits for appointments at your doctor’s office.

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  • College Scholarships

    Local 812 family members are eligible for Teamster college scholarships. Applications for the Local 812 Scholarship forscholarship1 students applying to or attending accrediated colleges, training or technical schools are available and due by March 1, 2024.  The application to the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund is open and also has a March 1 deadline.

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  • DMV: How to renew a CDL

    NY DMV sealIMPORTANT: DMV is now sending renewal notices to CDL clients, that give specific instructions on how to renew by mail.

    DMV encourages CDL clients to renew using these renewal notices, and to follow the enclosed instructions. Most CDL clients can now renew by mail but there are exceptions where a client will be instructed to make a reservation to visit a DMV office.

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  • 2023 Scholarship Golf Outing

    2023Golf OutingOur thanks to all who made the Local 812 Scholarship Fund Committee’s 2023 Golf Outing a success!

    Held on a perfect fall day, participants enjoyed themselves at the Woodside Club in Syosset while helping to fund our union’s scholarship

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  • John “Artie” Bowen 1960-2023

    Bowen 2019Local 812 is saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Artie Bowen. Artie, who served as our Health Fund member advocate, was a 37-year member of Local 812.

    His dedication to the Local 812 membership and their families will be deeply missed.

     

  • Retirement Planning Presentation

    Retire Planning detsept2022Learn the basics of retirement planning and investment, including saving vs. investing, investor types, investing basics and strategies.

      pdf Download Empower’s September 2022 webinar presentation (3.18 MB) to Local 812 Annuity-401(k) Fund participants.

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  • Know Your Rights: Surprise Medical Bills

    surprise MED billingBeginning January 1, 2022, when you get emergency care or get treated by an out-of-network provider in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center, you are protected from surprise billing or balance billing.

     

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  • 2021 Seminar Prepares Shop Stewards and Key Members for the Year Ahead

    2021 Stewards det After having to cancel the annual seminar last year because of COVID, Local 812 Stewards, members, officers and staff were pleased to be together once again to share knowledge, hone their skills and discuss the Local’s challenges and opportunities over the coming year.

    Several special guests and allies addressed the group, including Teamster Joint Council 73 (New Jersey) President Al Rispoli, who welcomed us to Atlantic City. Teamster General President Hoffa sent a video greeting , thanking Local 812 essential workers for their perseverance and sacrifice during the pandemic. He also spoke about advancing critical federal legislation   ( Photo Gallery)

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  • New Hearing Benefit!

    EarDisordersThe Local 812 Health Fund is pleased to provide a new health benefit to participants. Our new provider, Amplifon Hearing Health Care, offers significant savings on hearing aids and services at convenient locations. Savings average 62% off retail pricing and a complementary aftercare, including:

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