Colorado Spartans Arena Football Team Joins Teamsters

Members of the Colorado Spartans, a National Arena League professional football team, have voted to join Teamsters Local 455 in pursuit of improved working conditions, including health care, retirement benefits, and job protections. This move allows players to access jobs in the offseason through collective bargaining agreements with 65 employers. By joining the Teamsters, the team members will benefit from elite health care, a 401(k), and solid offseason job opportunities. The union's support aims to help build a better future for the team, both on and off the field.

Key Takeaways:

• The Colorado Spartans, a National Arena League professional football team, have voted to join Teamsters Local 455.
• The team members sought improved health care, retirement benefits, and job protections through the union.
• By joining the Teamsters, the players will have access to jobs in the offseason at any of the 65 employers where Local 455 has collective bargaining agreements.
• The union's support will provide members with elite health care, a 401(k), and solid offseason job opportunities.
• Head Coach Fred Shaw joined the Teamsters, stating that the union is not just about work, but also about building futures, both on and off the field.
• Teamsters Local 455 represents over 10,000 members in the Rocky Mountains region.
• The union's headquarters is located in Denver, Colorado.

Statistics:

• Over 10,000 members are represented by Teamsters Local 455 in the Rocky Mountains region.
• The team has 65 employers with collective bargaining agreements in place.
• The union provides access to elite health care and a 401(k) for its members.
• Teamsters Local 455 is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Sources:

• The International Brotherhood of Teamsters (teamster.org)
• Maura Drumm (215) 510-3735, Email: MDrumm@teamster.org