The
Teamsters Local 251 Retirees Chapter was organized
in 1988 by Peter Verrengia, a retiree from
Lombard Brothers. After 6 months of preparing
gathered information, Mr. Verrengia contacted
the International Brotherhood of Teamsters
to obtain a Charter. Mr. Verrengia contacted
Local 251 retirees by mail informing them that
a meeting would be held in April of 1988 with
Mr. Norman Green, Director of Retiree Affairs
for the International to present the Teamsters
Local 251 Retirees Chapter their Charter and
swear in Mr. Verrengia as the first President.
Membership cards were signed and dues were
paid by 990 Local 251 retirees. Mr. Verrengia
retired as President in 1990.
The
objectives of the Retirees Chapter are to
form a united front for the preservation
of the ideals of trade unionism; to protect,
preserve and improve the social and economic
status of teamster retirees; to create a
closer fellowship among all retired teamsters;
and to safeguard, advance and promote the
rights and interest of retirees by political,
educational, and other community activities.
In
1992, John A. Pernorio, a retiree from Smith's
Transfer was elected President. Mr. Pernorio
has been re-elected President in all elections
to date. He also serves as President of the
New England Coalition of Teamster Retiree Chapters,
this organization was founded by Mr. Pernorio
in 1992.
Meetings
are held on the first Thursday of each month
at 10 a.m. except January and July & August.
Dues are $18.00 per year.
We are in our 18th year of "Helping
One Another for a Better Tomorrow."
Any
teamster retiree wishing to join this chapter
may contact us at 401-438-5920 or come to the
Teamsters Local 251 Union Hall any day Monday,
Thursday & Friday between 8 a.m. and 12
p.m., Tuesday, 10 a. m. to 2 p. m.
The
Local 251 Retirees Chapter offers many benefits
to its members:
- An
informative monthly newsletter is sent
to all members.
- We
have a Dental Discount Plan which offers
members dental services at 40-50% off usual
and customary prices.
- We
also offer an Eye Care Plan by Davis where
members pay one price for a complete eye
examination and glasses.
- We
give two (2) $500.00 scholarships each year
to grandchildren of members.
- We
hold food drives for the less fortunate for
food banks in the state of Rhode Island.
- We
run the Local 251 store. Offering American
union made and printed clothing. Visit the
store page by using the link on the home
page.
ONCE A TEAMSTER
ALWAYS A TEAMSTER
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