City must attach strings to its economic aid

Article by Bill de Blassic / DIALY NEWS

Last month, the governor and legislature enacted long overdue changes to the rules governing the state's many authorities. A very interesting article on New York states spending ways.

To All Teamsters Local 805 Members

As of November 1, 2009 your medical and hospital coverage will be with

BlueCross/BlueShield.

You can locate participating doctors by calling 800-810-2583 or internet

@ www.empireblue.com.

Your Healthplex (dental) and your Express Script (prescription) coverage

DID NOT CHANGE.

Please keep the cards.

The Local 805 Welfare fund department has moved to Savasta and Company, 60 Broad Street, 37th Floor, New York and New York.

If you have any questions about your medical, hospital, prescription or dental
please call 212-308-4200.

The Local 805 Pension & Retirement department has moved to Savasta and Company, 60 Broad Street, 37th Floor,New York and New York.

If you have any questions about your pension years, check or update your information
please call 212-308-4200.

Teamsters Local 805

Mayor Bloomberg's School-Snack Bungle

published: October 13, 2009

Vending machine politics By Tom Robbins

Public health has always been Mike Bloomberg's strong suit, and last week, he pressed ahead with his latest initiative: new vending machines offering healthy snacks and low-calorie drinks in city schools. This is good policy, especially for obese-prone kids, and Bloomberg's team presented it as another instance of the good government New Yorkers have come to know and expect from their mayor.

Another Organizing Victory For Teamsters Local 805

"Another organizing victory for Teamsters Local 805: Drivers at Corporate Coffee in Westbury, NY voted 10-5 to join the Union last week. The drivers were referred to us by our members at International Coffee who joined the union last year. A big thanks to ICS shop steward Lloyd Clark who helped BA Enrique Martinez talk to drivers about the benefits of joining the union. "

Thanks, Sandy

Pension Crisis Calls for Teamster Action

May 22, 2009: Our union needs to mobilize Teamster members and retirees---in the halls of Congress and in the streets---to save our benefits. It’s time for decisive action.