Teamsters at Work

For 75 years, the Teamsters Local 493 has been hard at work fulfilling our mission to organize and educate workers toward a higher standard of living.

Bevan J. Sweet
Secretary – Treasurer / Principal Officer

Craig R. Mitchell
President / Business Agent

Donald F. Barnes, Sr.
Vice-President/ Business Agent

Representing Eastern Connecticut's working families since 1943!

News and Recent Updates

The Union Steward’s Grievance Guide

THE UNION STEWARD's Grievance Guide.02.23.2021 (2) (1)

Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Overview

https://teamsters493.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/WCC-2021-Presentation-to-Teamsters-Steward-Seminar-1.pdf

Teamsters Local 493 Supports Safe Futures

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Teamsters Local 493 supports Safe Futures of New London, Connecticut, formerly the Women’s Center of Southeastern Connecticut. Safe Futures provides intervention and counseling for domestic violence and sexual assault victims. I ask that you consider donating to Safe Futures as your charity choice. We hope to save lives, restore hope, and change the future in Southeastern Connecticut. It is with pride that we keep our traditions strong and look forward to making new traditions which will keep our Local Union strong.

We wish you a Happy Spring and a safe and prosperous Summer!

Fraternally,

Bevan J Sweet, Secretary-Treasurer

GET A WITHDRAWAL CARD WHEN YOU ARE OUT OF WORK

Be sure you request a withdrawal card when being laid-off, going on leave of absence, lengthy medical leave, or terminating your employment. There is no charge for a withdrawal card but all initiation fees and back dues must be paid before the withdrawal card is issued.

Click Here to download a printable withdrawl card request form.

Stop by the office or complete the form and mail it to our office along with your check or money order for the amount due. It is your responsibility to obtain a Withdrawal Card so please take care of it as soon as possible after leaving the company so that you will not be obligated to pay extra dues. Failure to request a Withdrawal Card may cause you to pay back dues.

In accordance with Article XVIII, Section 6 (I) of the IBT Constitution, “it shall be compulsory for any active member on withdrawal to deposit his/her withdrawal card immediately upon return to employment at the craft.”

New England Teamsters Federal Credit Union

NETFCU has proudly provided financial services to Teamsters throughout New England since 1973. To take advantage, please visit NETFCU.org or call 1-800-343-7126.

NETFCU Resources:

Contract Negotiations

Click here for a full list of companies represented by Teamsters Local 493

Ongoing Contracts:

Defender Industries
East Haddam Highway
Ledyard Highway
Montville Clerical
Montville Transfer Station
Plainfield BOE - Custodians
Windham Public Works
Windham WPCA

Ratified Contracts:

ABF Freight
A P Marquardt, Inc
Automatic Rolls
CCIA-CT Construction Industry Assoc.
- Arborio
- Brunalli Construction
- Day & Zimmerman
- Demco, LLC
- J. Iapaluccio, Inc
- L. Suzio Construction
- Loureiro Engineering
- O&G Industries
- Quaker Corporation
- Supreme Industries
- Tilcon Mixers
- Tilcon Heavy & Highway
- Tilcon - Tomasso
- Walsh Construction
- Wescon
Clifford Metals
CSC
Electric Boat
First Student East Lyme
First Student Lisbon/Bozrah
First Student Mechanics
First Student New London
First Student Norwich
First Student Stonington
Frito Lay
Interstate & Lakeland Lumber
Levine Distributing
M&J Bus Lebanon
M&J Lisbon
Montville BOE - Bus
Montville BOE - Custodians
Price Gregory Pipeline
Shepard's Inc
STA - Groton
STA - Ledyard
UNFI
UNFI - Clerical
UNFI - Warehouse
UPS
Vanderman Place
Veolia - Danbury
Veolia - Naugatuck
Veolia - Seymour
Weiland Rolled Products N.A., LLC
Windham Pepsi
Windham BOE - Custodians
Woodstock Highway