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CaucusesTNBC Local 25Mike LittleYellow Freight(978) 985-2489Clarence GoodloeStop & Shop(781) 254-3924Teamsters National Black CaucusWhat is the Teamsters National Black Caucus?The TNBC is an organization of black Teamstermen and women, united by their special concernsfor workers, yet working within the frameworkof the International Brotherhood of TeamstersConstitution. It is not a union.Blacks and the TeamstersBlack workers represented by unions total almostthree million in all union labor membership,equaling one-fourth of all blacks in the workforce.Nearly one third of the Teamster membership isblack. Black workers join unions in proportionatelyhigher numbers than all other segments of the generalworking population. One out of six black workers isa union member.For more information aboutjoining the TNBC, please call either Mike Little orClarence GoodloeLocal 25 members attend the 2005 Teamsters National BlackCaucus held in Chicago, Illinois in August. Featured in the photowith IBT General Secretary-Treasurer C. Thomas Keegel is ChrisKirkland of UPS; Vaughn Brooks of UPS; Flo Bailey of Hertz;Renalda Chambers from the City of Cambridge; DeWayne Walkerof UPS; Wayne Sally of DHL; Gene Martin of US Foodservice;Clarence Goodloe of Manfi Leasing; Mike Little of Yellow Freight;Walter McDuffy of UPS; Ernie Wilson of UPS; Stephanie Hobbs ofKuehne & Nagel, Inc; and David Odom of UPS.Celebrate Black History Month 2007February marks the beginning of Black History Month–an annual celebration that has existed since 1926.Women’s Caucus Created at Local 25Teamsters Local 25 has created aWomen’s Caucus, which will beCo-Chaired by Local 25 TrusteeJacqueline Addison and UPS Watertownmember Jan Guazzaloca. The Women’sCaucus will attempt to address some ofthe issues that affect women in the workplace,such as sexual harassment, familyand medical leave, work/life balance,daycare, etc. The caucus plans to meetquarterly at the union hall. If you area women and a member of Local 25that is interested in joining the Local 25Women’s Caucus, please contactJacqui Addison at (617) 851-9428 orJan Guazzaloca at (978) 317-9137.www.teamsterslocal25.com | WINTER 2007 | The SPOKESMAN | 15
TeamstersCareProviding comprehensive health care to Teamsters and their families.Board of TrusteesTeamsters Union 25Health Services &Insurance PlanSean M. O’BrienUnion Co-ChairmanMark A. HarringtonUnion TrusteeJohn A. MurphyUnion TrusteeCharles F. ArbingEmployer Co-ChairmanJohn RemillardEmployer TrusteeThomas K. WotringEmployer TrusteeTips On Using Your HealthBonus Account (HBA):Filing for ReimbursementPlease take the time to review the rules andinstructions related to your Health Bonus Account.Incomplete or inaccurate submissions may delaythe processing of your claim.“Services Rendered”• 2006 HBA - Must occur between July 1, andDecember 31, 2006• 2007 HBA - Must occur between January 1,and December 31, 2007Health Bonus Account Claim Forms• Are available on our web site,www.teamsterscare.com, at our satelliteoffices in Chelmsford and Stoughton, atthe TeamstersCare Pharmacies, and bycalling or visiting Member Services inCharlestown• Must be completed, signed and dated bythe member• Please note: Claims and receipts for reimbursementfor the 2006 HBA must be submittedto TeamstersCare Member Servicesno later than March 31, 2007Receipts• Keep the originals for your records – sendus a copy• Copy must have the provider name, patientname, amount paid, and date and descriptionof service• Cancelled checks do not qualify as a receiptPrescription Reimbursements• Submit a copy of the receipt attached to thepharmacy bag (or included in your package, ifprescriptions were mailed to you)• Copy of the receipt should include the patient’sname, prescription number, name of themedication, co-pay amount, date of purchaseand prescribing physicianTeamstersCare Member 2007Pharmacy Helpful HintsAt TeamstersCare, our pharmacists and pharmacystaff work hard to serve you, the membership.Because we offer walk-in service aswell as mail order, we need your help toexpedite your prescriptions. Please:✓ Call ahead for refills – Let us know inadvance that you need a refill✓ Pick-up or mail order? – Tell us if youare picking up your prescription, or if you wantus to mail it to you✓ Check the label – If there are no morerefills, please contact your doctor for a newprescription✓ Check the label – “Rx exp” will tell youwhen the prescription expires. If expired, pleasecontact your doctor for a new prescription✓ New prescription? – If your Doctor callsor faxes in a new prescription, let us know if itis for mail order or pick-up✓ Picking up? – Have your form of paymentready. Cash, check, or credit cards are accepted.Credit cards must be presented @ pick-up (Creditcards on file are for mail order only)Thank you for helping us to better serve yourprescription needs!16 | The SPOKESMAN | WINTER 2007 | www.teamsterslocal25.com
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