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…
IDOT Lawsuit Update An investigation by the state’s executive inspector general determined that about 255 people were hired at IDOT over a period of 10…
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…
Photo: Washington, IL was devastated by a F4 tornado on November 17. UPI/Brian Kersey We knew it was coming. What we didn’t predict, was the…
Pension Changes Will Affect More Than 2,000 Members NOTE: Local 916 will continue to update members on the status of this legislation and legal challenges…
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…