As a member, you are eligible for the following benefits:

$1,000 death benefit - The beneficiaries of members in good standing (current within three months) will automatically receive a death benefit in the amount of $1,000.  If an accidental death occurs, the $1,000 benefit is forfeited and instead, the beneficiary receives $2,000 from American Income Life insurance company.

Scholarship Program - All active members in good standing and their children (defined as children, stepchildren and grandchildren) can apply for the annual Local 916 college scholarships. In addition, members in good standing and their children can apply for the Jimmy Hoffa Scholarship offered by the International. Pro Tech Division 6 members in good standing and their children can apply for the Becky Wilkinson Scholarship Fund.

Check out the benefits available at the International level (see Teamster Privilege at right) - low interest loans, affordable mortgages, discounted legal counsel, family vacation discounts, low interest credit cards and more!

Local 916 negotiates with businesses and organizations in order to offer the following unique benefits to its members. For more information on any of these offers, contact The Hall at 1-877-349-4916 or send email to: mail@teamsters916.org.

Teamster Privilege Benefits

When you join the Teamsters, you join hundreds of thousands of men and women across the country working for solid contracts, good wages, fair treatment and a strong voice on the job.

You also gain access to a broad benefits package that can help you and your family at home, too.

Local 916 is proud to endorse the Teamster Privilege – a collection of great discounts and services that are made possible by using the strength of the size of our membership.

These benefits are above and beyond the benefits negotiated with your employer under your Teamster contract.