(l-r) Gregory Floyd, President, Teamsters Local 237; Joanne Solomon, School Safety Agent; Chrishara Lewis, School Safety Agent; and Derek Short, Law Enforcement Business Agent.

In February, during dismissal in the vicinity of JHS 285, SSA Joanne Solomon observed a commotion. What initially appeared to be a disturbance quickly escalated into a violent physical altercation.

Several members of Teamsters Local 237— both active and retirees — want to share their experiences and recollections about this notorious day in our nation’s history.

By Len Proctor, Deputy Director Welfare Fund

I would like to remind members how fortunate they are to be public sector employees working for the city of NY and a member of the largest Teamster Local in the country. New York City is unique in how it handles municipal employee benefits. Did you know NYC is one of the last major cities in the US where municipal employees have premium free health insurance? The city pays 100% of the cost of health insurance. Teamsters Local 237 along with the other unions in the city form the Municipal Labor Committee (MLC) which negotiates directly with the city to maintain:
• Zero payroll deductions
• Comprehensive coverage for benefits
• Welfare Fund Supplemental benefits