From a press release issued by the IBT on September 26, 2018 The Teamsters are currently getting the word out about how the Butch Lewis…
While there is not much to be happy about concerning the State of Illinois insurance plans, the Teamster Insurance plan (TEWTI) has been a silver…
Teamsters Local 916 is focused on improving the lives of our members and their families. We know that fighting for quality and affordable benefits, like…
Supreme Court to Weigh Whether Workers Can Refuse Fair Share Throughout our country, actions are underway with the goal of threatening public sector unions. Wealthy…
In Ruling for Illinois Teamsters, Court Confirms Constitutionality of Fair Share The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on Tuesday, March 21 protected…
Circuit Court Rules Pension Reform is Unconstitutional; Next Stop is Illinois Supreme Court The Sangamon County Circuit Court has ruled that the Pension Protection Clause…
Congratulations to All Local 916 Recipients! Engineer of the Year Bill Burger Technician of the Year Bob Vonachen Employee of the Year Sal Madonia Work…
LU 916 Vows to Fight Politically-fueled Layoffs It’s been 9 years but Gary Verdung won’t forget the day he found out he and 39 coworkers…
Effort to Take Member Jobs Out of Union Thwarted Nearly 200 IDOT technical professionals targeted for reclassification that would remove them from the union are…
VOTE! November Decision a “Make or Break” for Labor The Teamsters Union in May gave James P. Hoffa the authority to endorse President Obama on…