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Joe Vitta
Joe started his career in the soft drink industry at the age of 15 as a helper for Pepsi distributor Suydam Beverages during summers and school breaks. He joined Local 812 when he was 18 and worked in the loading department as summer help. In 1974, he was hired permanently as a warehouseman for Pepsi. He was elected Shop Steward in 1982 and held that position until he was elected to the 812 Executive Board as a Trustee/Business Agent in 1987. He was elected Recording Secretary in 1991 and later elected Secretary Treasurer. Joe serves as a Vice President on the Teamsters National Brewery & Soft Drink Conference. Joe is Chairman of the 812 Pension Fund and of the Local 812 Health Fund. He also chairs the Computer Committee.
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John Visconti
In 2004, John was elected Steward for Peps-Cola’s Webster Ave. and Hunts Point warehouses. In 2009, he became Steward at Pepsi’s new Brush Ave. facility. John was elected to the Local 812 Executive Board in 2012 as a Trustee and also became a Business Agent. In 2015, he was elected Recording Secretary. In 2016, he became Vice President and then, in 2019, Secretary Treasurer. He knows experienced leadership is very important in these difficult times. “I am committed, along with the rest of this Executive Board, to fight for all our members. With our integrity and hard work, we will keep Local 812 strong.” John is a Trustee on both the Local 812 Health Fund and Local 812 Retirement Fund. He is Chairman of the Local 812 Delinquency and Administration Committees.
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Angel Martinez
Angel worked as a Fountain Technician at Coca Cola for 19 years and was also elected Shop Steward. He was appointed Business Agent in 2010. Martinez is the Chair of Local 812’s Political Action Committee (PAC). He is also active in the community and was appointed as a member of Community Board 9 in the Bronx, where he still serves. Angel is a member of the Teamsters National Hispanic Caucus and is a Director of the New York Chapter.
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Jeff Knatz
Jeff started his career at Canada Dry Maspeth, working as a side Loader Driver. In 1999, he joined Coca-Cola Maspeth and became Steward in 2000. Jeff was a Shop Steward for all the drivers and merchandisers for 16 years, until he became a Business Agent for Local 812 in 2016. He began serving as a Union Trustee in 2019. In September 2021, Jeff was appointed Recording Secretary. He also serves as a Trustee on the Local 812 Health Fund and is the Secretary Treasurer of the Local 812 Political Action Committee. |
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Richard Staszewski
Rich is a 42-year Teamster, starting his career with The Pepsi Cola Bottling Company of New York Vending Department in 1979. Rich has served as the Shop Steward of the Vending Department for the last 17 years. In addition of being a long time Shop Steward, Rich has been an advocate for Local 812 members and their families while he held the position of President and Trustee of The Local 812 Scholarship Fund. Rich believes that Labor Unions are the key to better lives for working people. |
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Anthony Broquadio
Anthony began working at Coca Cola Elmsford production in 1996. He was first elected Shop Steward in 2016. In addition to decades as an active union member, Anthony served in both the Navy and Air Force for a total of 14 years, both as an active and reserve serviceman. In 2022, he was appointed Local 812 Trustee. He was appointed business agent in June 2024. Anthony says that he is “always there for the members, fighting for their rights.” He is proud to be the first production member to serve on the board. |
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Antonio Martinez
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General Membership Meetings
The next membership meeting will be held Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting will be held at At Local 282, 2500 Marcus Avenue, Lake Success, NY. Food and beverages will be served
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Topgolf Scholarship Event
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2024-25 Local 812 Scholarship Recipients
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Local 812 Executive Board Elected
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
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
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Photos: 812 Members Keep NY Supplied During the Covid Crisis
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
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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College Scholarships
Local 812 family members are eligible for Teamster college scholarships. The application to the Teamsters Scholarship Fund is open and has a May 1 deadline.
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ACG, Bett-a-Way Members Ratify 5-Year Contracts
By overwhelming margins, Local 812 members working at American Compressed Gases and Bett-a-Way Trucking have approved new contract agreements. The union negotiation committees won annual raises, increased paid leave and retro-active pay.
There are no give backs. Both deals preserve union health benefits and all members will now participate in the Local 812 Annuity/401(K) retirement fund.
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Local 812 Health Fund Questions
Do you have questions about the changes to your healthcare plan that went to effect on May 1, 2024?Take a look at the frequently asked questions that members have had regarding these changes, as well as the answers to those questions.
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Trustee Pooler Retires
After more than four decades working as a Teamster in the beverage industry, Local 812 Trustee and Business Agent Mark Pooler retired at the end of June. A strong worker advocate, Mark was first elected shop steward in 2000.Mark will long be remembered for his leadership during the Clare Rose strike. Local 812 is grateful for all that Pooler has done to build our union and we wish him a very happy and long retirement.
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NY Teamsters Oppose Bottle Bill
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The New York State Conference of Teamsters is urging State Legislators to vote no on a proposed bill that would increase fees - raising prices for consumers and impacting good paying jobs in the beverage industry. -
No Co-pay Telemedicine
Local 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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2024-25 Local 812 Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to our newest scholars! Our Scholarship Committee recently announced the scholarship winners for the 2024-25 academic year. We share the pride of their Local 812 parents and wish them every success!A big thank you to the Local 812 Scholarship Committee for their continued commitment and to all the members who have contributed to the scholarship fund.
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DMV: How to renew a CDL
IMPORTANT: 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
Our 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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Know Your Rights: Surprise Medical Bills
Beginning 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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