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James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund
Deadline is March 31
Applications for 2019 are now being accepted by the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund. The application process must be completed through the on-line portal found on the Fund's website: www.jrhmsf.org (the "Key" for the JRHMSF applications is JRHMSF)
High school students who are a son, daughter or financial dependent of a Teamster member (including GCC, BLET and BMWED members) are encouraged to apply for the Academic Scholarship. Academic scholarships are awarded to those planning to attend a four-year college or university.
A son, daughter or financial dependent of a Teamster member (including GCC, BLET and BMWED members) who are planning to enter a vocational or training program at a community college are welcome to apply for the Vocational/Training program scholarship.
There are two types of scholarship applications available: Academic and Training/Vocational. The details and eligibility requirements for each scholarship are available on the Fund's website, www.jrhmsf.org (the "Key" for the JRHMSF applications is JRHMSF)
In 2017, the Fund awarded $1.4 million in scholarship awards to students in the U.S. and Canada. Assisting the sons, daughters and financial dependents of Teamster members with their educational goals is a tradition that we are proud to continue.
The deadline to submit an application is March 31.
Teamsters Joint Fund Council No. 73 Scholarship Fund 2018
Grants of $2,000.00 yearly for a four year period, are available to four qualified applicants (children of Joint Council No. 73 members, or their legal guardians) for their college education. Once an award is given to a student, a satisfactory academic record must be maintained to ensure its continuance.
Applications for the Joint Council No. 73 Scholarship Awards are available at your Local Union office or at the office of Joint Council No. 73. In completing the application, please keep the following points in mind:
1. Applicants will be judged on, among other things, their record of three and one-half years work in an accredited secondary school. Only students currently enrolled as seniors can be considered.
2. An official transcript of your secondary school work must be in the hands of the Board of Trustees by March 1, 2018. Note the mailing address of the Board on the application form.
3. Recommendations by your guidance counselor and/or teachers should accompany the official transcript of your school record.
4. A character recommendation must be submitted by March 1, 2018. This should be a letter from a responsible member of your local community who knows you well.
5. This award will depend upon your acceptance at the college of your choice.
6. Applicants will take the College Entrance Examination Board Scholastic Aptitude Test. We will accept scores as part of the official school transcript.
7. Please submit an essay addressing this subject: “What are the benefits of a labor union in today’s society”.
DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2018. The official application and all transcripts, tests and recommendations should be in the hands of the Board of Trustees. All communications should be sent to: JOINT COUNCIL NO. 73 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS, 150 MORRIS AVENUE,
SUITE 204, SPRINGFIELD, NJ 07081.
http://www.teamstersjc73.org/teamsters-joint-council-no-73-scholarship-fund-2018/
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THROUGH ELECTION DAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2018
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2018 NEW YORK CITY LABOR DAY PARADE & MARCH
NYC IS A UNION TOWN!
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
It is with great pride that we announce the 2018 New York City Labor Day Parade and March, which will be held on Saturday, September 8th, 2018. This has been an event that brings all of the labor unions together. It is a day for working people to show solidarity, unity and power. It is also a fun day for our members, their families and guests. Grandstand seating will be available, seating is limited, please contact the Local for tickets 212-460-0800.
See attached Labor Day Parade Announcement for details.
Additional info - http://www.nycclc.org/event/2018-new-york-city-labor-day-parade-sep-08-2018
