What does my contract cover?
Contract specifics will vary from one worksite, or employer, to the next, but generally include
provisions on:
- Wages, hours and fringe benefits;
- Health and safety;
- Non-discrimination;
- Contract length;
- Discipline;
- Seniority;
- Dues collection;
- Union security;
- Grievance procedures; and
- Arbitration.
Most contracts in the Teamsters Union are white paper contracts. These are contracts that cover workers at one employer, generally in one location. However, the Teamsters also negotiate master agreements that cover employees from one company at all of the company's locations, or cover many employers under one agreement. For, instance the Teamsters have one master contract with a number of freight employers and one master contract for UPS.
