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Social Services COFFEE WITH
Department
Members participating in
the Local 237 Welfare Fund
can access free, professional
social services.
Our members have tough jobs and from time
to time, we all encounter tough personal
challenges. Our union is committed to
helping members find possible solutions to
those challenges. Local 237’s licensed social
workers are here to connect people to much
needed assistance and resources. They also
facilitate positive change through their work.
Areas of Support:
• Caregiver burden/respite support
and services
• Housing Issues (e.g., behind on
rent, pending or possible eviction
proceedings)
• Food security
• Mental and Emotional health
and wellbeing
• Grief and Loss
• Alcohol or Substance Misuse
• Work life balance
• Supportive services for parents
If you need social work support, we
encourage you to reach out to Karla
Steinberg via phone: 646-638-8608
or via email: ksteioberg@local237.org
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Legal Services Plan
KARLA Local 237 is a pioneer in the field of legal services.
You have the opportunity to speak with
Karla Steinberg, Local 237’s licensed In fact, Local 237 was one of the first unions to set up its
social worker. own legal services office.
Since its creation in 1975, the Teamsters Legal Services Plan has assisted thousands of active
members and retirees with their personal legal problems.
We represent members in a wide range of civil matters including domestic relations (Family
Court proceedings, divorce and separation). purchase and sale of primary residences, wills,
power of attorney, health care proxies, adoptions, credit and consumer actions, tenant
rights and bankruptcies. Representation can include consultation, legal research, drafting
of documents and pleadings, and negotiation on your behalf with you in court. This legal
representation is provided at no cost to member. Additionally, after paying a $150 deductible,
a $500 litigation benefit is available for various court-related fees.
The Plan does not handle matters outside of the New York covered counties nor cases
involving workers compensation, employment discrimination, immigration, tax matters,
criminal cases, matters involving an interest in a business, cases generally handled on a
contingent fee basis (such as automobile and other accident claims), torts, traffic violations
or other administrative law cases and cases against the New York City Housing Authority.
The Legal Services Plan has full-time attorneys and paralegals who work to handle members’
cases and answer their questions. The best way to use this plan is to call 212-924-1220 and
schedule an appointment. The Plan also has an advice hotline where staff attorneys will try
to assist the member over the telephone.
For more information on these programs, contact Mary E. Sheridan. Esq., Director.
Call: 212-924-1220 or email: msherjdan@local23Zorg
If you have questions, need answers,
want to learn about resources or have a
topic in mind, you can ask Karla.
Visit the Local 237 website:
Social Services at a Glance
Feel free to email Karla with questions
or topics beforehand!
917-891-1497
ksteinberg@local23.org
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