Archives: Stories
Henry T.
I was forced into retirement due to losing my vision. At 55 I was devastated since I finally worked my way up to lead man at my job and expected to work longer to support my family. I “earned” a full pension working 35+ years, I didn’t need to take the disability pension, so now […]
James R.
This is my nightmare. I’ve worked 29 years for the same company. I work at least 65 hours a week. I’ve worked through illness, broken bones, sprain ankles and knees, and a fused spine. All of this pain I’ve worked through just so I could retire and ease the aching bones in my body. I’ve […]
Alvin H.
I worked for Consolidated Freightways in Dallas for 30 years. I was involved in a no-fault accident on 08/28/1998. Results from this accident were life changing. I had so many injuries and I had to retire at age 52 with 30 years. I have spent the last 14 years fighting with TWCC about medical, surgeries, […]
Stephen M.
When I retired my wife’s industry was doing well. We were able to raise our grandchildren that lived with us at the time with no problems at all. Now, we only have one living with us and my mother-in-law. The last three years have been tough on us. My wife has taken a total 75% […]
Pam B.
My husband was a Teamster for 30 years plus but passed away before he could retire. I, as his wife, collect “widow’s benefits”. I too will also take a hit when it comes to a pension cut, I am now 60. It is a constant worry on how to make it. This will have a […]
Terral P.
I cannot think of a company who would let a person give their whole life to them, and not stand up for the people who has worked their said years as hard and give as much of their own life to support the company in which I still do. I was dedicated and went way […]
Thomas P.
I am currently the president of the Cincinnati Retired Teamster Club. I’m retired from USF Holland Mtr. Exp. and retired in 2007 with 40 plus years’ service. I was involved in a divorce in 1993 and lost all my 4o plus assets in order to keep my promised pension from CSPF. I started over with […]
David K.
I am 72 years old. I have bladder cancer, a pacemaker, and a hip replacement. I will not be able to find work at my age. My pension would be cut from $36,000 to $14,175 a year which puts me below the poverty level. $1,175 would never cover my monthly bills and this is without […]
