named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Local 812 Annuity Fund
Defined contribution retirement plan funded by employer contributions under collective bargaining agreements; managed through Empower Retirement
Local 812 Health Fund
Health benefits plan offering medical, dental, vision, hearing, telemedicine, and behavioral health services to union members and their families
Local 812 Scholarship Fund
Provides financial aid to children, spouses, and dependents of Local 812 members for college, trade, and technical schools; funded through member-supported events
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 2 activities
- Collective bargaining for wages, benefits, and working conditionsNegotiates and enforces collective bargaining agreements that secure job security, pensions, health benefits, regular wage increases, and protection from layoffs. Achieves high success rates in grievance resolution—80% through arbitration—and has maintained uninterrupted member benefits during major strikes.
- Union representation for beverage industry workersRepresents over 3,000 soft drink, brewery, and beverage delivery workers in the New York Metropolitan area through collective bargaining, contract enforcement, and workplace advocacy. The union covers workers involved in production, transportation, delivery, and sales of soda, water, beer, and sports drinks.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Administration of member benefit fundsManages health, pension, annuity, dental, vision, prescription drug, and disability benefits for members and retirees. Administers a defined benefit pension plan funded entirely by employer contributions and established the Local 812 Annuity Fund on January 1, 2022. Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations including IRS and Department of Labor requirements.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Community donations and fundraisingRaises funds through organized events such as dinner dances, golf outings, fishing trips, candy sales, raffles, and a journal book, and makes donations to civic organizations and youth groups in communities where members live and work.
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Union-Linked Educational Scholarships 1 activity
- Funding scholarships for members' familiesFunds the Local 812 Scholarship Fund, established in 2004, which has raised over $1 million and awarded between $47,000 and $84,000 annually over a 14-year period to support educational opportunities for union members' children and dependents.
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Worker Rights Advocacy & Wage Protection 1 activity
- Labor advocacy and policy campaignsEngages in public advocacy and organizing campaigns to protect worker interests, including successful opposition to a sugar drink ban that resulted in judicial overturn of the policy. Advocates broadly for higher wages, better benefits, and worker representation in the workplace.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Member support services and eventsHosts general membership meetings, retiree picnics, and family events; provides access to a member health advocate for health-related inquiries; and offers strike support to active members while mobilizing broader labor community solidarity.
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Union Member Training & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Steward training and union capacity buildingStrengthens internal union capacity through regular Steward Seminars that provide ongoing education for union stewards to improve workplace representation and grievance handling. Also obtained an IBT charter to establish the Retiree Club in 2004.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.85M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$3.41M89%
Investment income$11K0%
Other revenue$427K
expenses
Total expenses$3.54M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$1.49M
Grants paid out$87K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.04M
Cash$791K
Investments$36K
Liabilities$15K
Net assets$1.02M
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH VITTA | PRESIDENT | 40 | $236K |
| JEFFREY KNATZ | RECORDING SECRETARY | 40 | $206K |
| JOHN VISCONTI | SECRETARY TREASURER | 40 | $198K |
| ANGEL MARTINEZ | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $192K |
| LORRAINE ROTANTE | OFFICE MANAGER | 40 | $135K |
| MARK POOLER | TRUSTEE (P) | 40 | $109K |
| ANTHONY BROQUADIO | TRUSTEE | 40 | $95K |
| RICHARD STASZEWSKI | TRUSTEE | 15 | $7K |
| ANTONIO MARTINEZ | TRUSTEE | 15 | $3K |
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- American Compressed Gases Partner — Company that employs members represented by Teamsters Local 812.
- Amplifon Partner — Hearing aid benefit provider for the Local 812 Health Fund.
- Angel Martinez Partner — Contact person for union membership inquiries.
- Barry I. Levy Partner — General Counsel for Teamsters Local 812
- Brian.Bank | Rivkin Radler LLP Partner — General Counsel for Teamsters Local 812
- Davis Vision Partner — Vision care provider for the Local 812 Health Fund.
- Department of Labor Government — Responsible for compliance with Department of Labor rules and regulations regarding the retirement plan.
- EmpiRx Health Partner — Prescription benefits provider for the Local 812 Health Fund.
- Empower Partner — Record keeper for the Local 812 Annuity Fund, providing account access and management services.
- First Health Partner — Network provider for health services outside of New Jersey and New York under the Local 812 Health Fund.
- IBT Network — Chartered by the IBT in 2004 to form the Retiree Club.
- IBT Joint Council 16 Network — Part of IBT Joint Council 16, the New York metro area coalition of Teamster locals, and pays per capita dues to support regional coordination.
- Internal Revenue Service Government — Responsible for compliance with Internal Revenue Service rules and regulations regarding the retirement plan.
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters Network — Member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), contributing per capita dues to maintain affiliation and mutual support.
- Local Central Labor Councils Network — Member of local Central Labor Councils and contributes per capita dues to support broader labor movement infrastructure.
- MagnaCare Partner — Network provider for health services under the Local 812 Health Fund.
- Multiplan Partner — Network provider for health services under the Local 812 Health Fund.
- Revive Health Partner — Telemedicine provider for the Local 812 Health Fund.
- Sele-dent Partner — Dental care provider for the Local 812 Health Fund.
- Teamster Center Services Partner — Behavioral health services provider for the Local 812 Health Fund.
- Teamsters Network — Local 812 is part of the larger Teamsters union network.
- Teamsters Network — Local affiliate of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters representing beverage industry workers in New York.
- Teamsters Network — Member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) network, participating in broader Teamsters scholarship initiatives.
- Teamsters Local 282 Partner — Hosts Local 812's general membership meetings at its facility
- Vision Screening Partner — Vision care provider for the Local 812 Health Fund.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Bargaining as Worker Powermethodology: collective_bargainingBy negotiating collective bargaining agreements, the union secures improvements in wages, benefits, and working conditions because binding contracts with employers institutionalize worker gains and provide enforceable standards.
- Labor Solidarity Through Member Engagementmethodology: labor_solidarityBy fostering ongoing participation through in-person meetings, retiree involvement, and rank-and-file engagement, the union strengthens collective power because sustained member solidarity increases enforcement of contracts and resilience during disputes.
- Organizing as Survival Strategymethodology: organize-or-dieBy aggressively organizing new workers and employers into the union, the organization ensures long-term survival and increased bargaining power because growth strengthens financial and political leverage.
- Political Advocacy for Labor Protectionmethodology: political_advocacy_for_labor_protectionBy electing supportive officials and opposing harmful legislation, the union protects existing gains because political influence prevents erosion of jobs and contract benefits through regulatory or fiscal policy.