WELCOME
Explore our website and see who we are and what we hope to achieve for the local with the members.
Mission
Our mission is to lead the local down a path where the members always come first, their opinions are always welcomed, and never dismissed or looked down upon. Every one of us on the Members Slate are currently working in the field under a Teamsters Contract, so we can all see it from the members point of view. We believe in having quarterly financial meetings, so the members know exactly where their hard-earned dues are going. The Local needs to read the Executive Board minutes at every General Membership meeting so there is true transparency.
MEMBER RESOURCES
There are current programs with the Local that need improved on as well as a few additional programs.
Local 916 Apprenticeship Program
Training is always a great thing, with this program the local can train anything from a CDL Driver, improve computer skills, OSHA certification training just to name a few of the many trainings available to members. Training to give members the tools and resources to advance in their field. This can be achieved with Workforce Grants along with the assistance of the current training facility in Joliet, Illinois.
Local 916 Strike Fund
Local 916 currently has a strike fund we need to expand on. It is an uneasy feeling when you are standing next to members on strike while they are worrying about feeding their families, while others are taking vacations. We will commit to donating a portion of the top local salaries to this fund. This fund can only be used for Labor strikes.
Member Assistance Program
This program will be designed specifically for Members facing tragedies. There will be a Member Commitee chosen to review the application and submit recommendations to the Executive Board. We can have set amounts for some things however you can never prepare for every instance. We will commit a portion of the top local salaries to this fund.
Meet the Team
Our team is made up of hardworking individuals who proudly stand shoulder to shoulder with our members, dedicated to representing and supporting every member of Local 916.
President
Jerrime Hiser
I have been a Teamster member for over 20 years. I was President of Teamsters Local 279 from 2015 to 2017 when we merged with Local 916 where I was a Business agent then eventually Vice president when I resigned in 2023. I am currently a Local Driver for TFORCE Freight where I have 17 years seniority.
Vice-President
Chuck Northcutt
I am a IDOT Highway Maintainer at Mt.Sterling for 10 and a half years 9 and a half as steward. I also proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1987 to 1989 as a Boiler Technician.
Trustee
Charlie Friend
I became a Teamster in 2003 I started my career as a Teamster with Stark Ready Mix. I eventually became an Owner Operator with Dunn Company. In 2011 I was hired full-time for IDOT Highway Maintainer in Decatur, Illinois. I also served in the U.S. Marines from 1985 to 1989.
Secretary-Treasurer
Jim Fagan
I have been a member at Secretary of State since 2008. I work day shift at the Capitol where I am also the Steward.
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Trustee
Russ Hughes
I have been with Local 916 for over 18 years at IDOT as a Highway Maintainer in Riverton, Illinois. I was also in the Army and National Guard for 9 years. I would like to help Veterans become Teamsters and achieve great careers. as well as helping members obtain their CDL.
Trustee
Kevin Mcmillon
I began my career in the trucking industry in 2005 with Overnite Trans, then we transitioned to UPS Freight and now TFORCE Freight. I have been a proud member of the Teamsters since 2008.
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