Retiree Division

"Retired From Work, Not From The Union"

The Retiree Division is 11,200-strong, and growing. Local 237 retirees span six decades, ranging in age from 35 to 95. Just under 90 percent are men, most are married, and hundreds have young children. About 85 percent are in the New York area, but Local 237 retirees live in 48 states and Washington, DC, and in nearly a dozen countries and U.S. territories.

Local 237's Retiree Division exemplifies the Teamsters' lifelong commitment to members. The Division's programs and services reflect Local 237's philosophy: You may retire from work, but you never retire from the union.

Citywide and Housing Members

Local 237 retirees served the city of New York faithfully for years and helped build Local 237 into a powerful force. They are responsible for many of the benefits city employees enjoy today.

Retirees have a right to a secure, rewarding retirement. Programs, services, and activities sponsored by the Local 237 Retiree Division are union benefits to which all retired members in the Housing and Citywide Divisions are entitled.

Retirement Benefits for Long Island and Javits Members

Long Island Members

Jacob Javits Members

Retiree Division Staff

Julie Kobi
Director


Edith Johnston
Deputy Director


Elaine Williams
Assistant Director


Luz Nieves Carty
Assistant to the Director

Shavon Banks
Secretary

Noelia Quinones
Assistant Secretary

 

216 West 14 Street, 6th floor
New York, NY 10011
(212) 807-0555
Fax (212) 675-3566

E-mail retirees2@local237.org

Retiree Division Events and Announcements

More Information

 

NYC Medicare Advantage Plus Plan Update - March 2023
 

Our union and fund offices are open to retirees for unscheduled appointments. We suggest wearing a mask when visiting our offices. For the safety of our staff and members, Retiree meetings and/or workshops  are still being held virtually or via conference call.  You can still contact the Retiree Division by phone at 212-807-0555 or via email at retirees2@local237.org

Important Information Regarding Your Dental Plan
Spanish

Message from NYCERS:

pdf NYCER Fact Sheet - How to fill out a Power of Attorney Form
Download NYCERS Power of Attorney Form (271 KB)

 

New! Spring Retiree Class Schedule & RSVP

February Division Events

March Division Events

April Division Events



 New Retiree Orientation 

 

 Pre-Retirement Planning 

Retiree News & Views

  • Black History Celebration

    pdf Retiree News & Views Jan/Feb 2024 (8.95 MB)

    This year the Retiree Division held our Black History Celebration on February 21,2024. In keeping with the theme of this year’s Black History Month, “African American and the Arts” the Franck Muhel Dance Ensemble presented a dance recital which depicted the journey of a determined slave “Tado” who escaped a plantation in the West Indies in search of justice and freedom. The recital was portrayed in 5 Acts, which detailed Tado’s travels through various Caribbean Islands to reach the land of freedom New York. The retirees enjoyed the presentation and expressed appreciation for such rich history.
    Black History Celebration

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