As a Teamster, you have access to a wide variety of valuable benefits, including consumer discounts, insurance programs, scholarships, training, and so much more. Teamster members belong to one of the largest and strongest unions in North America. Our 1.2 million members represent every industry imaginable.
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters maintains a political action committee named “DRIVE” for Democratic, Republican, and Independent voter education, as well as the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers maintains a PAC called BLET PAC.
The Teamsters Helping Teamsters Food Shelf assists Teamster members and their families that may be experiencing hardship and in need of some extra assistance.
The Minnesota Teamsters Retiree Club is open to all Minnesota Teamsters and their spouses who have retired in good standing.
Minnesota Teamsters' Retiree Club Only $20 per person. Reach out to (612) 331-3456 for more information.
Grievance and Arbitration Representation for Bargaining Unit Non-Members
Under Janus v. AFSCME, employees represented by Local 320 are not required to pay union dues, but the Union still has a legal duty to fairly represent all workers in the bargaining unit. Non-members who request grievance or arbitration representation may be required to pay the actual costs of that representation, including retainers, hourly fees, and arbitration-related expenses.
Local 320 retains authority over grievance decisions and may decline to pursue a non-member’s case if required fees are not paid, unless doing so is determined to be in the best interest of the bargaining unit as a whole.
Teamsters VIP+ Plan
Voluntary Income Protection Plus Plan
Teamster Members help build America. They keep industries running, supply chains flowing, and communities supported. Because of that commitment, Members have access to exclusive voluntary benefits designed specifically for them.
Most Teamster members rely on their paycheck to support their families and cover everyday expenses. If an illness, injury, surgery, or medical loss of DOT or FAA certification prevented you from working, your paycheck could stop, but your bills would not.
The Teamsters VIP+ Plan was designed for situations like this to help protect the income you depend on.
PROTECTION BUILT FOR TEAMSTERS
During open enrollment, all actively working, U.S.-Based, full dues-paying Teamster Members are guaranteed acceptance, with no medical exams or health questions required.
Both full-time and part-time members are eligible to enroll. Coverage is voluntary, and members must enroll to receive protection.
Teamsters Credit Union
In the Spirit of Union Pride:
Teamsters Credit Union pledges to help hard-working Teamsters and their families by offering fair and simple loans. As a direct union-benefit provider, we are dedicated to building lifelong financial relationships with our members by offering superior service to our members - one member at a time.
Solidara
Formerly the Teamsters Service Bureau
The Teamsters Service Bureau offers free, confidential assistance to Teamsters and their families. We have services to support many facets of your life including: Relationships, Family, Eldercare, Financial, and Legal.
Addiction
Depression
Eldercare Assistance
Financial Counseling
Legal Services
Relationships
Stress
Anger Management
Investing in Future Teamsters!
Teamsters members and their families have access to valuable education opportunities and scholarship programs designed to support personal and professional growth.
Teamsters' Discounts and Savings
UnionPlus offers union members exclusive savings on essentials and the things that make life a bit more fun, like travel discounts!
When creating your account, select your union: IBT (Teamsters).
SAVE UP TO 80%
Instant savings on your family's prescriptions
Union families can save up to 80% off most brand name and generic prescription meds with your Union Plus prescription discount card. Save at over 64,000 participating pharmacies nationwide, including: Rite Aid, Safeway, CVS, Walgreens and more.
Explore more +
Spend less
this summer with Union Plus
Head toward the sun. Choose sunny beaches. Visit your local landmarks. Experience new life adventures and create lasting memories for less with our exclusive, union family travel discounts.
Strike Support
IBT Strike Pay
When strikers stop working, they do not receive their normal paychecks, but they will receive some money from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Strike Fund. *See IBT Constitution, Article XII, Section 14
Grants and Benefits
UnionPlus offers grants and benefits help when union members are on strike, experience a lockout or government shutdown.
Affordable college for union families
We're helping union families reach their education goals without breaking the budget!
*As a Teamster member, there is a college tuition discount program that is available to you and members of your family. The ISTS Tuition Discount Network (TDN) is a list of For-Profit and Non-Profit colleges and universities that offer reduced tuition. The amount of the reduction can vary by school and can sometimes be as specific as a major. Make sure you identify yourself as a Teamster when applying.
Teamsters Local 320 has shifted toward a more rank-and-file organization, focusing on transparency, strong contract gains, and active member participation. By involving members directly in decisions and collective action, Local 320 has built greater unity and bargaining power. ONE UNION! ONE VOICE! Showing that Local 320's strength comes from an engaged and mobilized membership.
UNION:
Your wages, benefits and working conditions are protected by a legally binding contract.
You decide what goes in your contract. Then you and your co-workers vote on whether or not to approve the contract.
In the campaign for your Teamster contract, wage increases, health care, and other benefits are all negotiable.
If you are unfairly disciplined or fired without just cause, the union is there for you. The Teamsters' powerful grievance procedure and our representatives and labor attorneys will fight for your rights every step of the way.
If you don't like something at work, you and your co-workers have the power and resources to change it.
NON-UNION:
You don't have a contract. Your bosses can change your wages and working conditions as they see fit.
You have no voice, and you don't know how much anyone else earns. Bosses play favorites to keep workers in line.
If you want a raise, no one has your back. You have to plead your case to a manager or supervisor.
If you are unfairly disciplined or fired without just cause, you're out of luck. Without Teamsters representation, you are an at-will employee. This means you're subject solely to policy and can be fired at any time for any reason.
If you don't like something at work, you and your co-workers are powerless. You are at the mercy of management.
