Dear Participant:

General Teamsters and Employers Trust Fund is a non-profit Trust Fund subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The General Teamsters and Employers Trust Fund of Benefits has been established in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreements between various Teamsters Local Unions and Contributing Employers. Benefits are provided to Active Employees and Retired Employees who are working or have worked for Contributing Employers who signed a Collective Bargaining Agreement that requires contributions to the General Teamsters and Employers Trust Fund. The Board of Trustees, which consists of both Teamsters Local Union representatives and Employer representatives are solely responsible for administering the Fund. The Eligibility rules and benefits provided by the Fund are subject to amendment by the Board of Trustees. You are encouraged to read and become familiar with the Summary Plan Descriptions (SPD’S) for Active & Retires Participants which describe the benefits available and the various rules under the Fund. The SPD’s describing both the Active Employees Plan of Benefits and the Retired Employees Plan of Benefits are provided on this Web Site.

If you have questions about your benefits, eligibility, enrollment, or filing claims, please contact the Fund Administrative Office where you will receive assistance. You can contact the Administrative Office at the following:

General Teamsters and Employers Trust Fund
1200 Wilshire Blvd. 5th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90017
Phone: (866) 481-5841 or (562) 463-5033
Fax (562) 463-5894
Email: generalteamsters@bpabenefits.com