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.
Read MoreShop 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.
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.
Local 812 members remain on the job, each and every day, ensuring that the supply chain is unbroken during the Covid-19 crisis!
Read MoreAs we observe Women’s History Month this March, Local 812 recognizes the important contributions that our Local 812 sisters are making in our union.
Read MoreBy 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!
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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A great time was had by all at the Bobby Dowd Memorial picnic, held in June 2019.
Read MoreMarch 25th Update!
As Local 812 has advised, there will be changes in the Health Fund Benefits effective 5/1/24.
Read MoreLocal 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.
Read MoreLocal 812 family members are eligible for Teamster college scholarships. Applications for the Local 812 Scholarship for 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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Read MoreIMPORTANT: 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.
Read MoreOur 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
Local 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.
Learn 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.
Read MoreBeginning 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.
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)
… Read MoreThe 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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