Connecticut Drivers: Celebrate with Us on August 2!

Join us for a day of fun, food, and community at the IDG Connecticut Family Day on Saturday, August 2 from 11 AM to 4 PM at the IAM Local Lodge in East Hartford. Make sure to RSVP! This free event is our way of saying thank you to all the hardworking drivers who keep our state running. Bring your family for a day full of great food, games, music, and giveaways. It’s a chance to relax, connect with fellow drivers, and celebrate everything we’ve achieved together. Don’t miss it—RSVP today!

New York Drivers’ Pay Raise Details:

What You Need to Know

Starting August 1st, you’ll see a new pay increase on your trips—the final piece of the 5% raise drivers fought for all year. After months of organizing, rallying, and speaking out, IDG members secured a 4% raise in March to account for increasing driver expenses and inflation, and then pushed hard to win the final 1% raise along with major lockout protections! These new minimum rates apply to every trip going forward—because you deserve to be paid fairly for your time and labor. This raise is a direct result of driver power—and we’re not stopping here.

New Jersey Driver Appreciation and Family Day.

RSVP Today!

Mark your calendar—IDG New Jersey Family Day is happening Sunday, August 17 at Weequahic Park in Newark! From 12 PM to 6 PM, we’re bringing drivers and their families together for a full afternoon of celebration, food, games, and music. This free event is our way of showing appreciation for all the New Jersey drivers who keep our communities moving. Bring the whole family and enjoy a day of fun, connection, and well-deserved recognition. We can’t wait to see you there—RSVP now!

Thank You to All the New York Members Who Joined

IDG Driver Appreciation and Family Day in NYC!

We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us at the Independent Drivers Guild New York Driver Appreciation & Family Day! Your energy, joy, and community spirit made it a truly unforgettable event.

Whether you came for the food, the games, the music, or simply to connect with fellow drivers and families — thank you for being part of the IDG community.

As IDG members, we fight hard together — and we celebrate together. Here’s to you: the drivers who keep New York moving and stand united every day for higher wages, better working conditions, and the respect you deserve.

IDG New Jersey Members Looking for Some Security? 

Life and AD&D Insurance Now Available

for New Jersey Drivers

IDG NJ members, you now have access to $5,000 in Life Insurance and up to $25,000 in Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage through MetLife—effective May 1, 2025, with no waiting period. Coverage applies worldwide and includes natural causes, accidents, and more. Need to file a claim or want to confirm you are a member? Call 1-800-333-5440.

Sign Here: Say No to Driverless Vehicles in New York!

New York City is one of the most complex and densely populated urban environments in the world. Every day, our streets are full of life—families walking to school, cyclists and delivery workers navigating traffic, seniors crossing intersections, and people with disabilities getting where they need to go. Driverless cars pose a threat to all of us on New York’s streets.

Add your name to demand an immediate halt to Waymo’s self-driving car testing in NYC and all autonomous vehicle testing in NYC, and a full ban on autonomous vehicles doing business in New York State.

New York Drivers: All Your Benefits in One Easy Place — Download the Drivers Benefits App Today

Accessing your benefits has never been easier. The new Drivers Benefits App gives enrolled drivers instant access to everything they need—from details about your dental, vision, and other benefits, to claim forms and important updates. You’ll receive real-time notifications about changes or additions to the Drivers Benefits Program, so you’re always in the know. The app is available in English, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, French, and Chinese.

The app is designed for eligible drivers enrolled in The Black Car Fund’s Drivers Benefits Program. Not enrolled yet? Sign up today to unlock your benefits. Have questions or need help? Call 1-833-814-8590.

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New York Office Hours & Weekly Outreach

IDG’s NYC office is bigger and better than ever! Visit us:

New York Independent Drivers Guild

41-09 36th St #3

Queens, NY 11101

Monday – Friday, 10AM – 4PM

New Jersey Office Hours

New Jersey Independent Drivers Guild

110 Fieldcrest Avenue, 3rd Floor

Edison, New Jersey 08837

Monday – Friday : 10am to 6pm

Outreach at Newark Airport

Tuesday: 10am to 4pm 

Wednesday: 10am to 4pm

Connecticut Office Hours

Connecticut Independent Drivers Guild

157 Church St

New Haven, CT 06510

Wednesdays from 10AM to 6PM

Illinois Office Hours

IL Drivers! Have you visited our office yet? Come in and get support!

Illinois Independent Drivers Guild

114 W Higgins Rd

Park Ridge, IL 60068

Monday – Thursday from 10AM to 4PM

Friday from 10 AM to 2PM

Saturday from 10AM to 2PM

Sunday: Closed