On July 19th and 20^th, 2025, Local 776 sponsored a health insurance seminar for UNFI Members to familiarize them with their new insurance benefits, which are available to them as a result of their recently ratified collective bargaining agreement. Business Agents Spencer Dearth and Chalmer Edgin, along with specialists from TeamCare, were on hand for the presentation.

Before turning the meeting over to the TeamCare representatives, Spencer opened the meeting: As many of you know, healthcare is one of the most vital benefits we fight for as a Union. It plays a significant role in your family’s financial security, your well-being, and your ability to plan for the future. That’s why we’ve organized today’s meeting: to ensure every member has a clear understanding of how TeamCare works and how to maximize the benefits available to them. Today’s meeting is designed to provide you with the necessary tools and information. We want you to walk away feeling confident about what’s covered, who you can turn to for help, and how to get answers when you need them. With that, I’ll turn the meeting over to our TeamCare specialists, Jackie Kovacs and Patty Fornino, to begin their presentation.

Local 776 BA Spencer Dearth delivers opening remarks to the Unfi Members.

It's insurance, so there's plenty of paperwork! Local 776 BA Chalmer Edgin makes sure everyone has their information as they check in

Chalmer and Spencer, along with the TeamCare Specialists  Jackie Kovacs (L), and Patty Fornino, 

For those unable to attend the meetings, the information packet provided by TeamCare can be downloaded and viewed by following the link below:

https://www.teamsterslocal776.org/docs/UNFI_TeamCare_information_packet_07_2025.pdf

Additionally, for future reference, the packet can be found in the “Downloads” section of the website under “Member Resources”.