About Teamsters Local 170

The Secretary/Treasurer and Principal Executive Officer of Teamsters Union Local 170 is Shannon R. George. Local 170 is located in Worcester, Massachusetts (the “Commonwealth of Massachusetts”) and has been helping the working class and the community since 1933.
Teamsters Union Local 170 negotiates contracts seeking better benefits and favorable working conditions for employees just like you. We are very dedicated to serving the needs of our community through our various annual events and volunteer committees. We continue to be a leader in forming better relationships between management and employees. You always have a voice in your workplace when you are a member of Local 170.
Our history and experience speaks for itself. We are consistently growing and providing our support to employees just like you. Local 170 has become a force that employers cannot ignore.
We represent employees from many different industries, such as: transportation, grocery, sand & gravel, beer & liquor, construction, warehouse, clerical employees, bread & bakery, teacher aides, police officers, firefighters, bus drivers, and many more.
Teamsters Union Local 170 has many volunteer committees dedicated to serving the local community. Among them are the Women’s Committee, Futures Committee, Blood Bank Committee, Scholarship Fund Committee, Organizing Committee, Parade Committee, Political Action Committee, and the Community Services Committee. These committees each have different focuses, all of them working diligently to benefit our community.
For more information about Local 170, please contact us by calling (508) 799-0551 or 1-800-443-2228.

Some of the benefits of joining the Teamsters Union Local 170:


  • Salary levels and Salary issues
  • Health coverage
  • Job security
  • Promotions
  • Paid time off for vacations and holidays
  • Retirement benefits
  • Seniority