James R. Hoffa became a Teamster member in 1934 and served as General President for 14 years, and, in recognition of his tireless service to the Union and its members, was honored as General President Emeritus for life. At the November 1999 General Executive Board meeting, General Secretary-Treasurer C. Thomas Keegel presented a resolution to establish the new scholarship fund. This site describes the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund (JRHMSF) and outlines eligibility requirements and application procedures. The 2012/2013 scholarship for high school seniors begins in November 2011 with a deadline of March 31, 2012.
The 2011 Essay Contest will begin in July 2012.
The James R Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund is an independent organization established and registered as a tax exempt entity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Fund is established solely to provide scholarships to the children and dependents of members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and contributions to the Fund are deductible as charitable contributions to the extent permitted by law. The International Union provides certain in kind services to the Fund, such as this portion of the union web site, in order to benefit members and their children and dependents.
Joint Council 25 Covers Early Fees for First 1,500 Applicants
Teamsters Joint Council 25 needs 1,500 applications to establish the first-ever specialty license plates honoring Teamster men and women across Illinois.
Teamster members and supporters simply need to complete the attached application form and return it to the Joint Council to secure the new license plates. Joint Council 25 will cover a $25 registration fee for the first 1,500 applicants and help members get one step closer to taking their union pride on the road.
Download Application
“The Teamsters license plate not only reminds everyone on the road of the strength of our union, but it offers Illinois drivers a special designation to call their own,” said John T. Coli, President of Joint Council 25. “At no cost, Teamsters and their families can help guarantee Illinois residents recognize our union on every street and highway statewide.”
After Joint Council 25 receives 1,500 completed applications, the Secretary of State’s office will begin producing the specialty license plates. Applicants will be notified when plates become available. It will only cost $15 for applicants to pick up their final license plates; anyone who registers after the first 1,500 applications have been submitted will have to pay $40.
“All you have to do is fill out your application and return it to the Joint Council; it’s that simple,” said Coli. “It only takes a minute to complete the process and show your Teamster Pride.”
Please return completed applications to the Joint Council. Completed forms may be faxed to (847) 292-1412 or e-mailed to Will Petty at will@chicagoteamsters.org.
Download Application
A majority of all funds raised by the specialty license plates will be donated to the Teamsters Joint Council 25 Charitable Trust.
Teamster members and supporters simply need to complete the attached application form and return it to the Joint Council to secure the new license plates. Joint Council 25 will cover a $25 registration fee for the first 1,500 applicants and help members get one step closer to taking their union pride on the road.
Download Application“The Teamsters license plate not only reminds everyone on the road of the strength of our union, but it offers Illinois drivers a special designation to call their own,” said John T. Coli, President of Joint Council 25. “At no cost, Teamsters and their families can help guarantee Illinois residents recognize our union on every street and highway statewide.”
After Joint Council 25 receives 1,500 completed applications, the Secretary of State’s office will begin producing the specialty license plates. Applicants will be notified when plates become available. It will only cost $15 for applicants to pick up their final license plates; anyone who registers after the first 1,500 applications have been submitted will have to pay $40.
“All you have to do is fill out your application and return it to the Joint Council; it’s that simple,” said Coli. “It only takes a minute to complete the process and show your Teamster Pride.”
Please return completed applications to the Joint Council. Completed forms may be faxed to (847) 292-1412 or e-mailed to Will Petty at will@chicagoteamsters.org.
Download ApplicationA majority of all funds raised by the specialty license plates will be donated to the Teamsters Joint Council 25 Charitable Trust.
The Chicago Federation of Labor will offer five (5) academic-based scholarships and five (5) random-drawing scholarships in the amount of $2,000 to students graduating from a Chicago or suburban high school. Students or their parents must belong to a union affiliated with the Chicago Federation of Labor and may apply in only one of the two categories. The period for submitting applications is January 1 through March 1. Please see the application for complete instructions.
Academic Competition Application
Random Drawing Competition Application
Academic Competition Application
Random Drawing Competition Application
TEAMSTERS – NATIONAL 401 (k) SAVINGS PLAN
Pensions, IRA's, and Savings Accounts
For many members, these longstanding retirement savings vehicles have been the basis for their retirement planning. If you desire to do more, however, the Teamsters Union affords you that wonderful opportunity.
Whether you plan on traveling, taking up a new hobby or spending more time with your family, it will take additional money to do so. The Teamsters-National 401 (k) Savings Plan is a great way to save for your future plans.
Benefits of the plan include:
Tax savings through before-tax contributions (when you contribute to your plan account on a pre-tax basis, less of your income is taxed when you get paid); Potential tax-deferred growth on your account (any investment growth is not taxed until you withdraw the money); and A variety of investment options (including target date funds and a self-directed brokerage account).Take this opportunity to find out if your Employer is participating in the plan and make sure you are making the most of all the retirement planning options available to you.
To find out more about the plan visit Prudential.com (Teamsters 401k Plan).
Prudential provides recordkeeping and account access service on behalf of the Plan.
To contact Prudential via telephone, please dial 1-877-778-2100. Participant Service Representatives are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
