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MONDAY SEPT 1 2008
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Official Teamster Local 519 letter of endorsements to membership
In his Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln called democracy
"government of the people, by the people and for the people." It means that we are not here to serve our government, but that our government is here to serve us – and we have the right to decide who will represent us and how we want to be represented. The greatest way to be heard with great clarity and great force in this country is to go VOTE! As Teamsters, we have a moral responsibility to see that our government is protecting the rights of the working men and women of our country.Early voting starts
in this state July 18, 2008 and ends August 2, 2008. Election Day is August 7, 2008. These dates serve as the general local elections, as well as the Senate and Congressional primaries. Please take time to study the candidates that are running where you live so you may pick the most labor friendly candidate.The Executive Board of Teamsters Local 519 has had the opportunity to interview several candidates and have made the following endorsements.
U.S. SENATE - BOB TUKE
Bob is a Marine and Vietnam Veteran. Bob is committed to helping the working men and women of our state. He is committed to supporting the Employee Free Choice Act, fighting against a NAFTA Super highway, and trade agreements that improve working conditions, lift wages and living standards, and create job growth in the United States.
U.S. CONGRESS 4
TH DISTRICT - LINCOLN DAVISLincoln was a co-sponsor of the Employee Free Choice Act. Lincoln has always been very supportive on labor issues.
CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE - KEN IRVINE
Ken currently serves as Criminal Court Judge. Previously, he worked as an Assistant District Attorney under the leadership of District Attorney Randy Nichols. Ken served seven years in the Army, including service with the Army Rangers and 101
st Airborne Division.KNOX CO SHERIFF - J.J. JONES
Over the last twenty nine years, J.J. has worked his way up the ranks of the Knox Co. Sheriffs Office while never forgetting where he started in the ranks. The workers of the KCSO respect his leadership and commitment to the community of Knox County.
Teamsters Local Union 519 asks you to support and vote for these labor friendly candidates if they are in your district. The Senate candidate can be voted for by anyone that lives in the state of Tennessee. We do deeply regret we did not have the opportunity to analize many more candidates around the various counties within our jurisdiction.
Teamsters Local 519 Is introducing this website as another step forward in our commitment to improve Local 519 and inform our membership. Please excuse any shortcomings during the construction phase of the site. Enjoy browsing the site and we hope this site will be a helpful addition in services for our members.
Teamsters Local 519 Supports and Endorses - Our Annual Bike Ride, Our Golf Scholarship Tournament, Our Retirees, the Women's Caucus, the Teamsters National Black Caucus, Political Liaison, and Local Newspaper and Television Media Outlets.
Seminars and Events will be announced on this site as we go along and we hope that you ,as a member of Teamsters Local 519, will get involved. Together is how we build and improve the Teamsters Union. If you would like to assist your Local Union in one of these worthwhile events, please contact us at 865-546-8373
Benefits - Local 519 is dedicated to providing and keeping the membership aware of a variety of services that the International and Local offer to its members.
Address Updates - Please keep your information current at the Local Union. If you have a Change of address, Telephone number or a Dues Question
please give us a call at 865-546-8373 or email all information to Sheila SwanWithdrawal Cards - Memb
ers, please give us a call at 865-546-8373 or email all information to Sheila Swan if you are not actively working you may have the opportunity to apply for a temporary withdrawal card. Please contact the Local Union to inquire as to the process of going on a temporary withdrawal during this period of time.
Members call Central States Toll Free at 1-800-323-5000 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST Monday through Thursday; 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST on Friday.
Submit all Vision and Dental claims to Central States, P. O. Box 5116, Des Plaines, IL 60017-5116.
Providers can be found at www.BCBS.com or www.centralstatesfunds.org.
Participating providers to pre-certify all inpatient admissions, please call 1-800-635-1928.
Eligibility or specific benefit information, please call 1-800-323-2190
Claim Status inquiries Hospitals and Physicians please call the local BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD plan; Members please call 1-800-323-5000.
You may e-mail the fund for your health and/or pension questions at
WebResearch@CentralStates.Org.You can also contact us here at Local 519 for any information or help by calling 865-546-8373 or email any questions to Patti Shields
UPS Part-Time Health Insurance
Aetna - P. O. Box 26190, Greensboro, NC 27402 (800) 238-6236
Member Benefits (800) 353-9877
Kemper Prescriptions 800-272-7243
UPS 401(k)
Web Site -
https://teamsterUPS.csplans.com or call (800) 537-0189
National Teamster 401(k)
website- TEAMSTER national 401K PLAN
TEAMSTER JOBS BANK
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