Job security, pensions and better benefits are just of the few the reasons that workers join unions. Benefits are not gifts from our employers. Local 237 members enjoy benefits today because we have fought for them at the bargaining table – both in the last round of contract negotiations and in every contract preceding that.
That’s why union workers are much more likely to have health and pension benefits.
But we can never take our benefits for granted. Benefits are only one part of a contract that includes wages, sick and holiday pay, pensions, working conditions, hours and a host of benefits. Each contract item has an economic cost - and as the price of prescriptions and healthcare rise and as shakey financial markets lower the values of pension investments - we are increasingly under pressure to reduce and eliminate benefits. That’s why protecting member benefits is a top priority at the bargaining table and in the way that we carefully manage members’ funds.
Many members receive benefits and services through the Union's Welfare Benefits Fund and other affiliated union programs. The majority of members who work full time are covered for these and other benefits and services:
Health, Welfare and Pension Benefits
Go to the link under your employer to find out more about the benefits available to you. A description of each benefit can be found in your Benefit Description Handbook and, in some cases, in your job contracts. The 237 Welfare Fund administers the eligibility, enrollment, disability, optical and death benefits directly.
- New York City Agencies, NYCHA, HHC
- Jacob Javits
- Long Island Municipalities, Schools and Libraries
- NYC Attorneys
Legal Services Plan
Education Department
Social Services
Voting Privileges
Only union members can attend union meetings, vote on union contracts and vote on other important matters involving your work and the union.
Union Communications
You receive a monthly publication, Local 237 Newsline, which keeps you informed about union activities at the local, state and national levels. You also receive The Teamster magazine from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Union.
Scholarships
Children of Local 237 members who are high school seniors have the opportunity to compete for scholarships offered by the International Union and the NYS AFL-CIO.
The deadline for applying to the James R. Hoffa Scholarship has been extended to April 14.
Teamster Privilege Benefits and Discounts
Health & Safety
Housing Assistance
Free CDL Classes
Get the Facts: Stop the War on Public Employees!
Downtown Medical Office (Brooklyn) open to HIP enrollees
Recommended Private Legal Representation
With our partner ID Resolution, we provide you with a comprehensive program should your identity be compromised. If you believe your identity has been stolen or you are at risk, contact ID Resolution at 877-308-9169, or go to 
Stacey Braun Associates is hosting three (3) approximately one-hour webinars for Local 237 members over the Summer months. Each webinar will address a different financial topic. Our members have the option to access these presentations via Zoom or by phone. Please note that you must register online if you plan to attend.
Local 237 members and President Floyd discuss how Pres. Biden's program to reduce student debt has changed their lives for the better. Click on read more to watch the video.
If you missed the financial planning webinar conducted by Stacey Braun Associates in March for Local 237 members, click on "Read More" to learn about:
Update: The National Student Debt Forgiveness program offered to Teamsters Local 237 members and staff expires on February 22, 2022.
Hip Hop legend KRS-One, Chairman of the Hip Hop Alliance, recently spoke to Pres. Floyd about the importance of artists and workers having access to good money management advice. Did you know that Local 237 offers members 
Help is available. Local 237 offers individual and group support to members experiencing domestic abuse. Please call us at Local 237 for a confidential conversation with a social worker-646-638-8633
Every Tuesday at noon, you have a chance to talk to a social worker. If you have questions, need answers, want resources, or have a particular topic in mind, log in or dial in on Tuesdays.
Funding is currently available through ERAP for New York City households who are behind in their rent. Eligible low and moderate-income households can get up to 12 months of their back rent paid, along with 3 months of future rent and other assistance.
Local 237 members are eligible to receive discounted mortgage closing costs at Freedom Mortgage.
Ready to advance your career? Check out the free courses offered by Local 237’s Education Department. The list of Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 classes is now available.
Learn more about your Local 237 benefits, including Legal Services, Student Loan Counseling, Retirement, Financial Planning and Health and Welfare benefits.
