NOTICE: Updated Information for TEWTI Benefit Participants
Please be advised that the Local 916 Member Portal that contains member benefit information is currently down. For anyone who is a participant in the Teamster Employer Welfare Trust of Illinois (TEWTI), the following links can provide information on current benefits:
Dedicated Phone Line: (888) 336 - 3196
24-hour Secure Fax: (314) 344 - 4407
Dedicated Secure Email: tewtibenefits@zenith-american.com
Dedicated Web Participant Edge: https://edge.zenith-american.com
Teamsters Local 916 Scholarship Program
To be considered, the application form must be completed in full and received at Teamsters Local 916, 3361 Teamster Way, Springfield, Illinois, 62707, or submitted electronically to teresa@teamsters916.org by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2020. Click on the link below to access the scholarship application
2020 Scholarship Application.pdf
COVID-19 NOTICE:
TO ALL MEMBERS:
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the local union hall will be closed to all visitors at this time. You can still reach our office at (217) 522-7932 and be connected with staff during normal business hours (8am-4:30pm). Furthermore, the March & April General Membership Meetings are CANCELLED. Thank you for you patience and understanding.
Fraternally,
JP Fyans III
President
NOTICE: Construction Wage Rates
Effective May 1, 2020, new downstate Illinois construction wage rates can be found clicking here:
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
All Events have been postponed due to COVID-19
WHO WE ARE
Teamsters Local Union 916 is made up of over 4,000 hard-working men and women throughout the state of Illinois From Chicago to Carbondale, East Saint Louis to Champaign, members of Local Union 916 occupy positions that are both diverse and traditional. Freight, warehouse and construction, to office workers, food technicians, security guards, civil engineers and paramedics, we think you'll agree that not only is there strength in our numbers, there is also much strength in our diversity!
Local Union 916 represents its members through our Business Representatives, Union Stewards, Division Representatives and the elected Local Union Executive Board. When you have an issue at your workplace which you feel may be addressed by the Union, your Union Steward will help you gather the facts necessary to protect your interests. Should you be unable to locate your Union Steward, and the matter needs to be addressed immediately, you may contact your assigned Business Representative.
LEGAL RESOURCES
Law Offices of Saunders, Condon & Kenney
Saunders, Condon & Kenney is a law firm engaged in the statewide practice of worker’s compensation as well as automobile accidents, slip and fall injuries, products liability and social security disability claims. With more than 70 years combined experience representing injury victims statewide and fighting to obtain millions of dollars for them, Saunders, Condon & Kenney is a law firm that Teamsters Local 916 recommends to our member for outside legal counsel. Click here for more information or call (312) 236 - 3735.
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Teamsters Local Union 916 3361 Teamster Way Springfield, IL 62707 217-522-7932