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

Edward W. Rice Scholarship Fund’s 22nd Annual Golf Tournament

We are proud to announce that Teamsters Local 493 Edward W. Rice Scholarship Fund's 22nd Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

This event has been our Local's primary fundraising activity for the past 21 years raising more than $212,000 which has been awarded to member's children to help fund their college education.

The golf tournament will be held Saturday, September 6, 2025 with a 10:00 a.m.shotgun start at the Pequot Golf Club in Stonington, CT. There are many ways to participate in our event this year. You can choose a sponsorship level, organize a foursome or sign up to play. Donations of products or services are always welcome and appreciated. You can also make a donation to the scholarship fund.

Sponsorship Form

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

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:

Montville Town Hall
Montville Custodians
Montville Transfer Station
CCIA-CT Construction Industry Assoc.
- Arborio
- Brunalli Construction
- BHI/Westinghouse
- Demco, LLC
- Genovesi
- J. Iapaluccio, Inc
- JR Vinargo
- L. Suzio Construction
- Loureiro Engineering
- O&G Industries
- Quaker Corporation
- Supreme Industries
- Tilcon Mixers
- Tilcon Heavy & Highway
- Tilcon - Tomasso
- Walsh Construction
- Wescon