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Own a Car? Try Union Plus Motor Club
The Union Plus program has an outstanding benefit for union members who own cars. The benefit is called the Union Plus Motor Club and it is less expensive than AAA.
Eat Well, Be Well, Feel Well Went Well
Here’s a big salute to the Benefit Funds Office and the Health and Dental Centers for another successful health and wellness event last week.
Let’s Look at the Issues
When the 115th U.S. Congress convened last week for the first time, the new and larger House Republican majority got to work immediately, taking a step that could mean some 11 million people who receive Social Security disability benefits will see their safety net benefits cut by 20% in 2016. It could even mean cuts to Social Security retirement benefits as well.
Health Centers Rebuilding Capacity after COVID-Closures
After a difficult few years, Benefits Funds CEO Dr. David Jacobson has published a special report on the Funds’ progress building back the capacity of the Health Centers following the COVID-19 crisis. Read more...
Paladino flails away at his customary targets
In a post-primary Associated Press interview, Carl Paladino expressed his disdain for Andrew Cuomo, Sheldon Silver, immigrants, the poor, and Medicaid benefits.
Reminder: Coverage to Change to Blue Cross on July 1
This is a reminder to members of our Union and their families that they will see their hospitalization benefits changed from United Healthcare to Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, beginning on July 1.
Urge New York to Extend Unemployment
In New York, where the State has neither agreed nor outright rejected the possibility of extending benefits, our Union has raised this issue with the Governor and the State Legislature. While they’ve promised to look into it, as of right now, these benefits are ending. As part of our efforts, we need to show elected officials how the upcoming loss of benefits will impact thousands of hardworking New Yorkers. Take action and sign our petition to extend unemployment here.
Some Notes on Unemployment Insurance
While Congressional Democrats are calling for an emergency extension of federal unemployment benefits, Republicans have a different idea. And unless enough public pressure mounts, Republicans may win this issue.
Life Insurance, 401 (k) Reminder: Keep Your Beneficiary Info Up to Date!
One of the many benefits enjoyed by Hotel Trades Council members is life insurance. This is an important reminded to members to ensure that their life insurance beneficiary information is kept up to date.
Harlem and Brooklyn health centers to close Jan 1
The Employee Benefit Funds has announced that the Harlem and Brooklyn health centers will temporarily close on January 1st, 2021, when the emergency funding of the Funds comes to an end. These changes will affect those workers who remain employed or who will have continued access to health coverage through the Funds (including those who choose to pay for COBRA or receive payment for their paid time off.)
Click here to read a letter from Employee Benefit Funds CEO Dr. David Jacobson about the planned temporary closures.
