2019 Local 294 Teamsterscare Scholarship Program
OVER 30 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IN 2018
We will now be accepting applications for the 2019 Local 294 Teamster Scholarship. This annual scholarship is available to all active members, in good standing for the last 12 months, who have children/dependents that are presently high school seniors.
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2019 Local 294 Teamsterscare Scholarship Program
OVER 30 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IN 2018
We will now be accepting applications for the 2019 Local 294 Teamster Scholarship. This annual scholarship is available to all active members, in good standing for the last 12 months, who have children/dependents that are presently high school seniors.
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Teamster Local 294 Women's Committee is sponsoring a free self-defense training event to all active or retired women of Local 294.
Space is limited please contact Bonnie Torchia at bonnietorchia@gmail.
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Teamster Women of Local 294 presents our first comedy night on Saturday, March 30th 2019. Guaranteed evening of fun, come join us for some laughs as all are encouraged to attend.
order tickets at www.comedysbestkeptsecret.com
or email questions to teamsterwoman294@gmail.
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Question
I have a tax question about deducting union dues. Can I deduct union dues from my tax return?
Answer
Union dues are the cost of membership to belong to the union. The dues paid to the union by its membership help to pay for the cost of activities, education or events engaged in by the union members.
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Eastern Region Vice President Sean O'Brien swears in Local 294's Officers and Agents on January 6th, 2019
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Local 294 UPS Supplement Members
Local 294 UPS members;
Please read the attached document. This is the 2018 Upstate/West New York Supplemental Agreement subject to ratification by the membership. Please refer back for more updates.
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Addison Green and her father Stephen Green from Mohawk Valley Water Authority
Scholarship Winners!
Patrick McLaughlin, his father Patrick works for Callanan
Scholarship Winners!
Bridget Tompkins and her father Thomas Brand from Southland Contracting
Scholarship Winners!
Emin Vokovic, his father Nermin works at Utica City Schools
Scholarship Winners!
Alexa Wells, her father Ed works for UPS Albany
Scholarship Winners!
Nicole Weidel, her father Karl works at Greene County
Scholarship Winners!
Mckensey Periard, her father Ken works for the Town of Charlston
Scholarship Winners!
Danielle Ferris and her father Frank Ferris from UPS Albany
Scholarship Winners!
Collin Hession, his father Marty works for UPS Albany
Scholarship Winners!
Paige Harris, her mother Lisa works for Utica City Schools
Scholarship Winners!
Renee Dearstyne, her father Michael works for Clemente Latham
Scholarship Winners!
Danielle Cieslak, her mother Marlene works at Municipal Housing Authority
Scholarship Winners!
Jason Briscoe, his father Greg works for UPS Albany
Scholarship Winners!
Emily Mierek, her father Steven works at Mohawk Valley Water Authority
Scholarship Winners!
Kayla Denue pictured with Secretary Treasurer Tom Quackenbush, her father Don works for Nassau
Scholarship Winners!
Maria Berghela, her father Paul works for Showtime pictures development
Scholarship Winners!
Samantha Pasinella, her father Dominic works for UPS Albany
Scholarship Winners!
Kyle Persch, his father Lewis works at UPS
Scholarship Winners!
David Malagisi, his father David works for Gloversville
Scholarship Winners!
Breeann Davis, her father Tom works at the Town of New Hartford
Scholarship Winners!
Jaise Gilbert, his father Michael works for Sysco foods
Scholarship Winners!
Tyler Briggs, his father William works at YRC
Scholarship Winners!
Brian Bovee, his father Brian works for UPS Kingston
Scholarship Winners!
Tyler Barnes his father Terry Barnes works for Town of Malta
Scholarship Winners!
Steven Benedetto, his father works for Albany County Sheriff
Scholarship Winners!
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 Teamster Spotlight
Dave Garhartt
Dave is a long-time Local 294 Teamster member who has worked as a truck driver in many industries over the last 50 years... but most important is how involved Dave has been with the Local over the last 50 years!
Dave has served on our Local Union Executive Board as a trustee and currently serves as Vice-President. He is also a long-time instructor for our Driver Training School.
Over the years, Dave has received countless letters of recognition from union members who all say the same thing after they pass their CDL exam… “he is a great instructor who gave me the confidence to accomplish this!” If you have taken the course with Dave as your instructor, you know he has a way of getting in your head and staying there!
Also, Dave has unselfishly donated countless hours of his time to the Local 294 Teamsters Care program over the last 30 years! He has been an unwavering participant in many events such as the Labor Parade, Farm-Aid, Hurricanes Katrina & Sandy Disaster Relief, Regional Food Bank Collections and many, many more! He has also provided morale-building solidarity to many unions on the picket line to lift the spirit and energy of the strikers… usually with coffee, food, water, a wisecrack and a smile!
Dave has recently been diagnosed with colon cancer. We really wanted to take a moment to let Dave know
that we wish him well as he undergoes treatment and hope to see him back to the truck soon!
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As I sit down and gather my thoughts for this letter, I am reminded that our Local is in the middle of an election. While I don’t know the outcome of this election today; by the time this newsletter is printed we will all know the results and what direction our Local Union will be heading in.
Whatever the outcome, what is taking place in our Local is no different than what is playing out in politics, on college campuses and in our cities and communities every day. It is healthy for people to disagree and sometimes out of fear, people often assume that their goals differ from the goals of others. And it makes me wonder how do we come together when, for some, we are starting from a place of division and separation?
The answer for me is to go back to basics and find common ground. I think that we all agree that, as Teamsters…as brother and sisters, we ultimately all share the same goal… Strength and solidarity. Without these core values we cannot achieve good, solid contracts, which insure that our members' wages, hours, and working conditions are always protected and always improving. No matter what your age, cultural or religious background or political affiliation that one common goal has always brought Teamsters together. Embracing the diversity of our organization and working together to achieve that goal will be the glue that holds us together.
With that in mind, I can only say that I hope that you all took the time to exercise your right to vote in our Local Election and I hope that you all take the time to vote on Election Day, as it is right and freedom that no one should ignore or take lightly.
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Our Local Union's General Membership Meetings are held the first Sunday of every month, however, they are suspended for the summer months. Meetings are held at the Labor Temple, 890 Third Street, Albany NY and begin promptly at 10:00am. All members are urged to show their support for their Union by attending these monthly meetings. The following is the General Membership Meetings scheduled for the remainder of 2019
January 6, 2019
February 3, 2019
March 3, 2019
April 7, 2019
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Get a Withdrawal Card when you leave your job! Whether you are leaving your job, being laid off, taking a leave of absence, a lengthy medical leave or terminating your employment, it is your responsibility to obtain a withdrawal card. The charge for a withdrawal card is still only 50 cents and your monthly dues must be paid through the date of your request.
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Download:
 WITHDRAWAL CARD REQUEST form REVISED.docx
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Organizing is the life blood of a strong Local Union. Building the strength of the Labor movement by organizing new members into our Union equates to better contracts and worker protections for our members' and their families.
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As I sit down and gather my thoughts for this letter, I am reminded that our Local is in the middle of an election. While I don’t know the outcome of this election today; by the time this newsletter is printed we will all know the results and what direction our Local Union will be heading in.
Whatever the outcome, what is taking place in our Local is no different than what is playing out in politics, on college campuses and in our cities and communities every day. It is healthy for people to disagree and sometimes out of fear, people often assume that their goals differ from the goals of others. And it makes me wonder how do we come together when, for some, we are starting from a place of division and separation?
The answer for me is to go back to basics and find common ground. I think that we all agree that, as Teamsters…as brother and sisters, we ultimately all share the same goal… Strength and solidarity. Without these core values we cannot achieve good, solid contracts, which insure that our members' wages, hours, and working conditions are always protected and always improving. No matter what your age, cultural or religious background or political affiliation that one common goal has always brought Teamsters together. Embracing the diversity of our organization and working together to achieve that goal will be the glue that holds us together.
With that in mind, I can only say that I hope that you all took the time to exercise your right to vote in our Local Election and I hope that you all take the time to vote on Election Day, as it is right and freedom that no one should ignore or take lightly.
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Our Local Union's General Membership Meetings are held the first Sunday of every month, however, they are suspended for the summer months. Meetings are held at the Labor Temple, 890 Third Street, Albany NY and begin promptly at 10:00am. All members are urged to show their support for their Union by attending these monthly meetings. The following is the General Membership Meetings scheduled for the remainder of 2019
January 6, 2019
February 3, 2019
March 3, 2019
April 7, 2019
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Get a Withdrawal Card when you leave your job! Whether you are leaving your job, being laid off, taking a leave of absence, a lengthy medical leave or terminating your employment, it is your responsibility to obtain a withdrawal card. The charge for a withdrawal card is still only 50 cents and your monthly dues must be paid through the date of your request.
Read More...
Download:
WITHDRAWAL CARD REQUEST form REVISED.docx
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Organizing is the life blood of a strong Local Union. Building the strength of the Labor movement by organizing new members into our Union equates to better contracts and worker protections for our members' and their families.
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