PLEASE CLICK THE BANNER BELOW FOR ALL COVID-19 UPDATES COVID-19 Change of Local 89 Operations ATTENTION MEMBERS OF TEAMSTERS LOCAL 89 As a result of Kentucky’s escalating response to the COVID-19 outbreak and for the health and wellbeing of our members and staff, Local 89 will be temporarily changing our operations. While Local 89 will continue our day to day business, we will be limiting entry into the union hall to staff only. Read More... COVID-19 Important Information on Government Assistance in Kentucky As industries such as gaming and carhaul are temporarily shutting down, members and the general public who are out of work should be aware of the Government Assistance available to them during this national emergency. Read More... COVID-19 TeamCare Short Term Disability Release ATTENTION MEMBERS OF TEAMSTERS LOCAL 89 COVERED UNDER TEAMCARE Please read this informative release from TeamCare about their COVID-19 coverage. Please pay particular attention to the section about TELADOC, a phone/video physician program, as a Teladoc diagnosis is one of the qualifying conditions for being provided short-term disability for COVID-19 quarantines. Read More... Download: SPECIAL BULLETIN 2020-1 FINAL.pdf COVID-19 Thank You Local 89 Heroes We have long said that Teamster members are the backbone of America, and that without us, the country cannot function. The COVID-19 outbreak has revealed that to be an absolute truth. Read More... COVID-19 IBT/UPS MOU ATTENTION TEAMSTERS LOCAL 89 MEMBERS AT UPS This morning we received a Memorandum of Understanding negotiated between the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and UPS on a nationwide level. Read More... COVID-19 TeamCare Short Term Disability ATTENTION MEMBERS OF TEAMSTERS LOCAL 89 COVERED UNDER TEAMCARE The following is an update we received from a TeamCare representative regarding members covered under the plan who have been ordered into quarantine as a result of exposure to COVID-19, but have not been officially diagnosed with COVID-19 itself. Read More... COVID-19 UPS Worldport Company Response ATTENTION TEAMSTERS LOCAL 89 MEMBERS AT UPS WORLDPORT: --THIS POST WILL BE UPDATED AS NEW INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE-- Over the past several days Teamsters Local 89 UPS Air Agents have been in frequent communication with management at UPS Worldport to ask questions and ascertain what the Company is planning to do to better protect their workforce during the COVID-19 outbreak. Read More... Teamster News Headlines   Express Division Update for Friday, April 3, 2020 National Freight Division Update for Friday, April 3, 2020 A Message from IBT Passenger Transportation Director Rick Middleton Federal Charges Filed by Teamsters Against Buffett-Owned Furniture Firm A Message to Warehouse Teamsters from Division Director Steve Vairma  Teamsters Package and Feeder Delivery Operations Factsheet Teamsters Health Care Division Survey Dean Foods Bankruptcy Update for April 1, 2020 Garbage Man Inspires Others by Working His Route at Night Kroger Family of Companies and Teamsters Announce Hero Bonus for All Hourly Frontline Associates         COVID-19: Essential Worker Resolution The Teamsters Local 89 Executive Board has passed a resolution calling for all employers to provide paid sick leave for workers who do not currently have it, enhance health and safety procedures, provide more open information to workers, and provide increased compensation as a show of appreciation to the essential workers who are keeping America running during this crisis. Read More... COVID-19: Stimulus Bill (Phase 3) Stimulus Bill (Phase 3) The "Phase 3" stimulus bill which originated in the US Senate has now passed the US House and has been signed by the President. Read More... COVID-19: Senate Stimulus Bill Last evening the US Senate passed a bipartisan stimulus bill aimed at helping the American people during the COVID-19 crisis. While this bill must still pass the US House of Representatives and be signed by the President, it is likely to do so. Read More... COVID-19 Change of Local 89 Operations As a result of Kentucky’s escalating response to the COVID-19 outbreak and for the health and wellbeing of our members and staff, Local 89 will be temporarily changing our operations. While Local 89 will continue our day to day business, we will be limiting entry into the union hall to staff only. COVID-19 Important Information on Government Assistance in Kentucky As industries such as gaming and carhaul are temporarily shutting down, members and the general public who are out of work should be aware of the Government Assistance available to them during this national emergency. COVID-19 TeamCare Short Term Disability Please read this informative release from TeamCare about their COVID-19 coverage. Please pay particular attention to the section about TELADOC, a phone/video physician program, as a Teladoc diagnosis is one of the qualifying conditions for being provided short-term disability for COVID-19 quarantines. COVID-19 Thank You Local 89 Heroes We have long said that Teamster members are the backbone of America, and that without us, the country cannot function. The COVID-19 outbreak has revealed that to be an absolute truth.