High school seniors of the Class of 2025 who are the financial dependent of a Teamsters member in good standing are encouraged to apply for the scholarship by May 1, 2025. Scholarships will be available for use towards a four-year college or university and training or vocational programs that are related to work in a Teamsters-represented industry, class, or craft.
Apply now: teamster.org/scholarships
Archive for month: January, 2025
🎱 A big shoutout to everyone who came out to the Teamsters Local 688 Pool Tournament benefiting the Gateway Hemophilia Association! Together, we raised over $1,000 for an incredible cause.
🎉 Congratulations to our winners:
🥇 Mike Ripley (UPS)
🥈 Jacob Prince (UPS)
🥉 Steve Crawford (Ferguson)
Thank you to all participants and attendees for making this event a success!
The Teamsters Voluntary Income Protection Plus (VIP+) Plan is available to help protect your paycheck. You work hard every day, and your paycheck is the foundation that supports you and your family. If life throws an unexpected injury or illness your way, you need the peace of mind that comes from knowing your income is protected. Teamsters VIP+ Plan is here to make sure you can still provide for yourself and your loved ones if an illness or injury ever forces you off the job.
To ensure coverage starts on February 1st, please enroll by January 30th.
Key Benefits of VIP+ Include:
• Short-Term Disability: Up to $2,000 per week for 6 months.
• Long-Term Disability: Up to $7,500 per month for up to 5 years.
• Life Insurance with AD&D: Up to $500,000 for members, plus options for spouses and children.
• Specialized Protection: Benefits if you lose a specialty license (DOT, Pilots, etc.) for medical reasons.
• Guaranteed Approval: No health questions for all U.S.-based, actively working, full dues-paying members.
Learn More from General President Sean M. O’Brien
Hear directly from General President Sean M. O’Brien on the importance of protecting your income at https://teamstersvip.com/
Act Now!
Visit www.TeamstersVIP.com to enroll or call our VIP+ Customer Service Center at (224) 770-5304 for assistance. You can reduce or cancel your coverage anytime if needed.
This is a voluntary program, so the choice is yours to make. You must enroll to be covered. For questions and additional details, or to review eligibility information visit https://teamstersvip.com/
In solidarity,
International Brotherhood of Teamsters