News and Events

Category: News and Events

Teamsters Scholarship Fund Opens 2027 Applications

Applications for 2027 Teamsters scholarships opened Nov. 1, 2026. Children and financial dependents of Teamsters members graduating from high school in 2027 are eligible.

Dependent Verification Audit of City Health Insurance

The NYC Office of Labor Relations has engaged an independent auditing firm to conduct a dependent verification audit of City health insurance coverage.

Deputy Mayor Acknowledges Local 831 Concerns on Garage Conditions

NYC Deputy Mayor for Operations Julia Kerson has acknowledged Local 831's concerns regarding sanitation garage conditions.

20-Year Pension Restoration FAQ

The Uniformed Sanitationmen's Association answers common questions about restoring the 20-year pension.

City Sanitation Workers Push Pension Reform

Local 831 is seeking a 20-year retirement and an end to the Social Security offset.

Update: City Council Hearing Testimony

Dennis Schock represented Local 831 at the City Council hearing on Monday, April 6, 2026.

Local 831 Testifies Before the City Council

Dennis Schock represented Local 831 at the City Council hearing on Monday, April 6, 2026.

Compensation Accrual Fund: New Administrator

The Fund Board of Trustees has moved administration of the Fund to a new vendor, ASO Inc.

2026 Snow Appreciation Letter

A letter to our snow-fighting heroes from the president and Executive Board of Local 831.

Nomination Results: IBT Convention Delegates

Members nominated nine delegates and three alternate delegates to the 31st IBT Convention in Las Vegas.