Teamsters Local 238

September 20, 2020

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Teamsters Pitch In to Help Cedar Rapids Families

“There is a growing humanitarian crisis and the government is failing the people,” said Jesse Case, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 238. “Tens of thousands of people were left without electricity, food and water. Tent cities have popped up around apartment complexes with damaged roofs. Local 238 has set up a food distribution program and we’re collecting thousands of pounds of essential goods and distributing them to families in need.”

“For the first time in history, the campaign staff for a presumptive nominee of a major political party will be covered under a union agreement,” said Jesse Case, the union’s Secretary-Treasurer. “We are pleased to announce that Biden for President field organizers, represented by Teamsters Local 238, have ratified a collective bargaining agreement effective May 1.”

Six leading U.S. presidential contenders shared their views with more than 700 Teamster members and retirees here on Saturday about pension reform, expanding collective bargaining rights and other top issues that matter most to hardworking Americans. Watch this historic event by following this link!

In a victory for labor, lawmakers in the House of Representatives just passed the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, legislation that would comprehensively update the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to benefit workers.

Iowa Storm Updates

Iowa storm updates: Latest news on recovery, shelters and more, Aug. 17
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YRC Delinquency Notice Update From Central States

As previously advised, YRCW (YRC Freight and USF Holland) has been delinquent in paying contributions owed on TeamCare members who have worked since March 2020. The estimated delinquency for this time period reached approximately $75 million combined for the Health and Pension Funds. This debt is in addition to the more than $47 million owed to the Pension Fund under its last debt restructuring from nearly a decade ago.
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Voters to Congress: Solve the Multiemployer Pension Crisis Now

A new poll from the Retirement Security Coalition finds 2 in 3 voters (67%) recognize that Congress cannot afford to wait to address the multiemployer pension plan crisis and that urgent action and changes are needed to protect 10 million Americans’ retirements. Results show broad voter support (66%) for a comprehensive “shared solution” approach that includes government assistance and added oversight tools. Voters showed empathy for the situation of essential blue collar workers in multiemployer pension plans and the need to protect retirement security.
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Local 238 Secretary-Treasurer Jesse Case Calls on Central States Health and Welfare Fund to Continue Coverage For Laid Off Members During Pandemic

Although laid off members have access to continued coverage through COBRA, Local 238 Secretary-Treasurer Jesse Case says that may not be adequate during these times.
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Teamsters Local 238 Executive Board Passes Resolution on Two-Thirds Rule

"The IBT Constitution should reflect the times we live in while protecting our members. We need to be proactive and progressive as an organization. This motion reflects the wishes of our members and we encourage other locals to take similar action.
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Why the 238 Motion?

The Local 238 motion calling to repeal Article XII Section 2 of the Teamster Constitution (the two-thirds rule) at the 2021 International Convention was passed for the following reasons:
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Teamsters Local 238 Executive Board Passes Resolution on Two-Thirds Rule

Why the 238 Motion?

The Local 238 motion calling to repeal Article XII Section 2 of the Teamster Constitution (the two-thirds rule) at the 2021 International Convention was passed for the following reasons:
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