New York Teamsters

10/08/2026

Every shift. Every workplace. Every member. Matters.

From the first shift to the last, Teamsters show up, put in the work, and keep our communities moving. That dedication deserves recognition, respect, and a strong union standing behind every member.

10/07/2026

Teamsters Joint Council 16 congratulates Local 553 member Pablo Batallas on his retirement!

Pablo spent 29 years in the compressed gas industry, including 22 years at Airweld’s Farmingdale location. Joining him on his last day were fellow Local 553 members Nick Mittler, Shop Steward, Kelcey Crittendon, Marcus Montgomery, and Christian Jones.

Thank you, Pablo, for your years of hard work and dedication. Your Teamsters family wishes you good health, happiness, and all the best in this next chapter. Enjoy your well-earned retirement! Thank you to Nicky Sinz for sharing the photo.

10/06/2026

Raising the flag. Raising the standard. 🇺🇸

Setting the bar high and taking pride in what we do.

Whether behind the wheel, on a loading dock, or supporting the industries around them, Teamsters play an important role in the communities they call home.

10/01/2026

Made for the miles. Built around the people who drive them.

Behind every delivery, every route, and every mile is a skilled driver keeping New York moving. Teamsters Joint Council 16 represents the people behind the wheel and the work they do every day.

09/29/2026

As a fourth-generation Teamster, Dominic Cassinelli knows what it means to carry on a union tradition — but for him, the responsibility comes down to one thing: serving the members.

As Vice President and Business Agent with Teamsters Local 456, Dominic takes pride in making sure members receive the representation, dignity, and respect they deserve.

That commitment to members is what keeps the union strong — and what helps carry its values forward to the next generation.

09/27/2026

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Local 804 President Vincent Perrone and Amazon organizer Antonio Rosario spoke at the Toronto Film Festival premiere of Union Town to build support for Teamster fights at Amazon and UPS. Barbara Kopple is an Oscar award winning director of labor documentaries.

09/25/2026

Building strong communities takes strong partnerships — and Teamsters Local 282 and its signatory contractors are helping build the future of New York.

At this years 1st Annual Teamsters Local 282 Truck Show at Nassau Coliseum, David Hance, owner of New York Boom Trucks in Lawrence, NY, shared his pride in being a Teamsters Local 282 signatory contractor and supporting an event that brings union members, contractors, families, and the next generation of workers together.

From concrete and heavy construction to trucking and boom operations, the event showcased the specialized equipment, skilled workforce, training, and career opportunities that help keep New York moving.

Just as important, events like this give young men and women an opportunity to see these careers firsthand. As experienced members retire, introducing the next generation to union construction and trucking careers is critical to maintaining the highly trained workforce our communities depend on.

New York Boom Trucks and Local 282’s signatory contractors demonstrate what strong labor-management partnerships can accomplish: creating career pathways, promoting safety, investing in skilled workers, and supporting the communities where their members live and work.

A great day for union labor. A great day for the next generation. And a great example of what can happen when unions and responsible contractors work together.

09/24/2026

Communication is key to building a stronger Teamsters Union.

Kevin McCaffrey, President of Teamsters Local 707, shares why keeping members informed and communicating the work of the union is so important.

From sharing what’s happening today to talking about the future of the Teamsters, strong communication helps members understand where we’re headed and how they can be part of that future.

The message from Lake George is clear: keep the conversation going, keep members informed, and keep moving forward together.

09/22/2026

2,800 members. 29 contracts. One commitment to every member.

Teamsters Local 237 represents workers across Long Island, from school districts and libraries to towns and villages.

With 41 years as a Teamster, Ben Carenza knows that strong representation starts with staying connected to the people you represent — and treating every group with the same level of care, whether it has four members or 470.

That’s what showing up for your membership looks like.