pdf Retiree News & Views - Mar/Apr 2025 (1.52 MB)

The Local 237 Retiree Division would like to congratulate all new retirees on their retirement. You worked hard and deserve a moment to celebrate all of your contributions to the City of New York. You join the Local 237 Retiree Division Family with over 12,500 retirees and counting. The Retiree Division staff are here to assist, support, and guide you through this new chapter of your life.

Retirement comes with benefits as a member of Teamsters Local 237. To assist with the transition into retirement life, we offer new retiree orientation, classes, educational workshops, outings and so much more. We also hold community groups in Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and on Long Island, which is a great way to obtain information right near where you live. As our motto says: “Retired from work, not from the union"

New Retiree Orientation


Long Island Community Group


(Left) Bronx Borough President, Vanessa L. Gibson; (Right) Queens Community Group


Bronx Community Group with Bronx BP Vanessa L. Gibson (center).

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MARCH WAS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

In acknowledgment of the struggles and accomplishments of women, there were countless events throughout our nation. At Teamsters Local 237, we had our own very special celebration. We had been given a unique opportunity to see a preview showing of a new movie “Lilly”, the story of Lilly Ledbetter, a 20-year employee of Goodyear Tires, who upon retirement, found an anonymous note in her locker alerting her to the fact that for all that time working, she was receiving significantly less pay than her male counter parts. She took on Goodyear — suffering great abuse and disappointment along the way — but was ultimately victorious. She became a national icon for equal pay and dignity in the workplace. Retirees expressed how meaningful and impactful the movies was to them, noting that although much has changed, inequality in various sectors remains ongoing. The struggle continues and we are thankful for Ms. Lilly Ledbetter and other women in history who have paved the way for change.