Teamsters Local 89

What Teamsters Local 89 does

Teamsters Local 89 is a chartered labor union local affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), representing approximately 20,000 workers across more than 50 employers in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Founded on December 27, 1933, the local operates from its union hall at 3813 Taylor Blvd in Louisville, Kentucky, with a satellite office (Local 89 North) in Florence, Kentucky supporting DHL CVG Sort workers and the Amazon KCVG organizing campaign. Its core function is collective bargaining, contract enforcement, grievance handling, and member representation across industries including air cargo, logistics, warehousing, gaming, food manufacturing, packaging, and building materials.

The local's portfolio of member services extends beyond traditional representation to include TeamCare health insurance administration, an online stewards training area covering grievance handling and Weingarten rights, a multi-tier scholarship program for members' dependents, and (launched April 2026) the Teamsters 89 Advantage mobile app providing discounts at locally-owned Louisville-area businesses. The underlying technology stack consists of the UnionActive web platform for the member portal, communications, and grievance forms; no proprietary technology or AI/ML capability is in evidence.

Revenue is generated exclusively through recurring member dues remitted by workers at represented shops; specific dues rates are not publicly disclosed. Growth is driven by grassroots organizing campaigns (worksite visits, NLRB elections, first-contract negotiations) and demonstrated strike capability, most recently at Caesars Southern Indiana (13-day strike, April 2025). Leadership is headed by President Avral Thompson (since March 2022) and Secretary-Treasurer Jeff Cooper, supported by a staff of approximately two dozen business agents, organizers, and administrative personnel.

Name

Teamsters Local 89

Legal name

Teamsters Local 89

Website

https://teamsters89.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Teamsters Local 89 is a Kentucky- and Southern Indiana-based IBT-affiliated labor union representing approximately 20,000 workers at 50+ employers across logistics, air cargo, manufacturing, and gaming, delivering collective bargaining, contract enforcement, and member benefits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Member Dues: Union operates through member dues payments from approximately 20,000 workers across 50+ represented companies in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Dues fund collective bargaining, contract enforcement, member representation, organizing efforts, and political advocacy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Teamsters Local 89 is a labor union local that represents approximately 20,000 workers across more than 50 companies in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Its core offering is collective bargaining representation, contract negotiation, grievance handling, and workplace rights enforcement on behalf of dues-paying members in industries including logistics, air cargo, manufacturing, gaming, food distribution, and packaging. The union also conducts organizing campaigns to unionize non-union workforces and provides member benefits such as health insurance, scholarships, and a discount program.

Product overview

Teamsters Local 89 is a labor union offering a portfolio of member services including collective bargaining representation, workplace organizing, and member benefits programs. The core offering is union representation for approximately 20,000 workers across Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Key products include the Teamsters 89 Advantage local shopping program, TeamCare health insurance, stewards training resources, scholarship programs for members' families, and organizing services for workers seeking union representation. The union is affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) and uses the UnionActive platform for its member portal and website operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Teamsters 89 Advantage: Members-only discount program launched in April 2026 supporting local businesses in the Louisville area

Products and services

• Teamsters 89 Advantage A members-only local shopping discount program launched in April 2026 that provides offers through partnerships with locally-owned businesses in the Louisville area to keep taxpayer funds within the community. Accessible via iOS and Android mobile apps.
• TeamCare Health Insurance Union-sponsored health insurance plan offered to members providing healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision benefits through Teamsters National 401(k) plan participation.
• Collective Bargaining Representation Core union service that negotiates wages, benefits, and working conditions on behalf of approximately 20,000 dues-paying members across more than 50 companies in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Includes contract drafting, ratification votes, and ongoing enforcement.
• Workplace Organizing Services Organizing campaigns for non-union workers seeking Teamster representation, including worksite visits, NLRB election support, voluntary recognition negotiations, and first contract bargaining assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 31% average wage increases at Morgan Foods over contract term
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Operating Engineers Local 399flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2025Joint bargaining partnership with Operating Engineers Local 399 at Caesars Southern Indiana casino. Both unions ratified a combined 5-year contract in April 2025 following a 13-day strike. Co-chaired negotiations and coordinated strike actions.
• Teamsters Local 100flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 August 2024Partnership with Teamsters Local 100 for coordinated representation at DHL CVG. Local 100 previously won the Ramp and Tug contract at DHL CVG, and Local 89's Sort workers gained access to that existing contract through voluntary recognition. Both locals coordinate on contract negotiations and enforcement.
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 December 1933Teamsters Local 89 is affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, a labor union with over 1.2 million members. The IBT provides national leadership, resources, organizing support, legal counsel, and coordinates collective bargaining strategies. Fred Zuckerman serves as IBT General Secretary-Treasurer and is a former Local 89 President.
• Joint Council 94coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Council 94 is a regional body covering approximately 30,000 Teamsters across Kentucky, Southern Indiana, and part of West Virginia, consisting of Locals 89, 175, 215, 236, 651, 697, 783, and 2727. Local 89 President Jeff Cooper assumed the Presidency of JC94 in May 2024. JC94 coordinates jurisdictional disputes and regional labor initiatives.
• IBT Amazon DivisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with IBT Amazon Division for organizing Amazon KCVG air cargo hub. The division provides strategic resources, national coordination, and experienced organizers for Amazon organizing campaigns nationwide. Local 89 leads the KCVG campaign given UPS Worldport expertise.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AFL-CIO: National labor federation of which the IBT is an affiliate; provides political advocacy, policy coordination, and organizing support. Institutional peer for federation-level governance and labor-movement positioning.
• United Auto Workers (UAW): Large national industrial labor union with comparable scale and collective-bargaining model; represents a different industry base (auto manufacturing) but operates under the same NLRA framework with similar organizing and contract structures.
• Service Employees International Union (SEIU): One of the largest U.S. labor unions (~2M members); broad incumbent peer in terms of organizational scale, dues-funded model, and political/advocacy focus, though operating in a different industry vertical.
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT): Parent labor union with 1.2M+ members; provides national bargaining coordination, legal counsel, and organizing resources to Local 89. While not a direct competitor, it is the closest institutional peer in terms of mission and operating model.

Direct peers

• Teamsters Local 853: Large Northern California Teamsters local representing logistics, warehouse, and transportation workers (incl. Amazon); comparable size and logistics-sector focus to Local 89, making it a strong functional peer for organizing strategy comparison.
• Teamsters Local 710: Large Chicago-area Teamsters local with substantial logistics, warehousing, and freight membership; comparable scale and industry mix to Local 89 and a reference peer for freight/logistics bargaining.
• Teamsters Local 804: Major New York/New Jersey Teamsters local covering freight, warehousing, and logistics workers; comparable scale to Local 89 and a long-standing reference local for high-density logistics representation.
• Teamsters Local 100: Adjacent Teamsters local with shared jurisdiction and partnership at DHL CVG. Both coordinate on cross-jurisdictional contract negotiations at the DHL CVG Air Hub, making it the closest functional peer in terms of membership base, geography, and organizing focus.
• Teamsters Local 396: Large Southern California Teamsters local with significant freight, warehouse, and port-adjacent membership; comparable scale and industry profile to Local 89 with parallel logistics-sector exposure.
• Teamsters Joint Council 94: Regional coordinating body of which Local 89 is a member, covering ~30,000 Teamsters across Kentucky, Southern Indiana, and parts of West Virginia; Local 89's Secretary-Treasurer Jeff Cooper is its President. Direct operational peer for regional coordination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/teamsters-local-89

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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