The W PA Teamsters & Employers Pension Fund Board of Trustees is a pension fund for employees represented by unions affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters in Western Pennsylvania. The fund was established in 1955 and is responsible for providing retirement, disability, and death benefits to eligible participants. The Board of Trustees is made up of an equal number of representatives from participating employers and from the union. The fund is maintained through the contributions of both employers and employees, and investments made by the fund managers. The pension plan includes a defined benefit component, where the monthly payment is determined by a formula based on the participant’s length of service and their highest average earnings. The fund also has a defined contribution component, where participants have the option to contribute additional funds to a personal account. The pension fund is subject to regulations enforced by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). In recent years, the fund has faced challenges in meeting its financial obligations, leading to efforts to reform the pension system at the national level. Despite these challenges, the W PA Teamsters & Employers Pension Fund Board of Trustees remains committed to providing pension benefits to its eligible participants.