Support Services
International Brotherhood of Teamsters: Teamsters in New York City established an active and growing Retiree Division whose slogan is "Retired From Work, Not From the Union". The union's retirees live primarily in the New York area, but about 15% are spread out across the United States. Through the Retiree division, the Union offers services such as retirement planning, benefits counseling, counseling on other retirement issues including relocation, homecare, work-to-retirement transitioning, second careers, recreation, and other concerns; outreach including a newsletter keeping retirees in touch with their union each month, member ship and neighborhood meetings, and weekly telephone calls to homebound retirees; classes on a variety of topics; and recreational and social programs.
Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employees: UNITE! maintains a Friendly Visitor Program, through which retired union members provide support services for other retirees and their families. Services include telephone calls, visits, respite care and escort services for errands and medical appointments. Members participating in the program are reimbursed for expenses and paid a small stipend. The union also provides a nationwide resource and referral service for retirees.
