Teamsters Local 320 Affiliation
Stronger Together at the Negotiation Table
ASF Mankato is affiliated with Teamsters Local 320 and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. This partnership provides us with powerful institutional backing, expert legal and bargaining resources, and extensive member benefits that protect and uplift our faculty.
Please note that the application for ASF membership is the Teamsters Local 320 application.
Important: All member benefits, resources, and strike protections described below are exclusively afforded to dues-paying members.
Power at the Table & Strike Security
Negotiating fair compensation, robust health insurance, and equitable working conditions requires collective strength. Our affiliation with Teamsters Local 320 gives Administrative & Service Faculty critical advantages:
Collective Bargaining Power
By aligning with one of the largest and strongest labor organizations in North America, our voice carries significantly more weight when facing university administration and MinnState leadership.
Expert Support & Representation
Local 320 provides experienced full-time business agents, labor attorneys, and strategic guidance to support our local leadership during contract cycles, grievance procedures, and labor-management workgroups.
Strike Support & Financial Protection
In the event that ASF votes to authorize a strike, Teamsters Local 320 provides financial strike pay to support members during the job action.
Note: Strike pay and financial assistance during a strike are provided exclusively to dues-paying members in good standing.
Local 320 Member Resources
Teamsters Local 320 offers direct, practical support programs designed to help members navigate personal and professional challenges (exclusive to dues-paying members):
Family Services & Counseling
- Service Bureau Support: Access to confidential assistance for financial counseling, debt management, and family services.
- Mental Health Resources: Eligibility for counseling sessions through the Teamsters Service Bureau to support overall well-being.
- Legal Consultation: Free initial 30-minute consultations with specialized local attorneys and discounted rates for ongoing legal services (wills, family law, traffic matters, etc.).
Teamsters Local 320 Contact Info:
Our Business Agent:
Katie Jackson
Chief of Staff & Legislative Coordinator
Office Phone: 612-378-8700
Cell: 612-481-0553
Email: kjackson@teamsterslocal320.org
Website: teamsterslocal320.org
International Teamster Member Benefits
As part of the broader International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), dues-paying members gain access to exclusive national programs, protections, and consumer discounts:
Insurance & Financial Security
- VIP+ Income Protection: Short-term and long-term disability plans designed to protect your paycheck if an illness or injury stops you from working.
- Whole Life & Accident Insurance: Supplemental protection options through Allstate for you and your family.
- Teamster Homeownership Program: Tools, education, and support to guide you through buying, selling, or refinancing a home.
Education & Scholarships
- Tuition Discounts: Access to the ISTS Tuition Discount Network, offering reduced tuition at participating for-profit and non-profit colleges and universities for Teamster members and their families.
- Scholarship Funds: Valuable educational scholarship opportunities supported by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
Everyday Savings
- Teamster Privilege: Special group discounts on auto and home insurance, car rentals, travel, computer hardware (Dell/HP), and consumer savings programs.