Workers represented by our Union and covered under a union contract enjoy an excellent package of employee benefits, which the union contract requires the Employer to pay for.
Members’ benefits are subject to the eligibility rules of each plan, and coverage is determined by the terms set forth in individual contracts between the Union and the Employer.
Important Note: Your union dues do not pay for this benefit package. Your union contract requires your Employer to fund these benefit plans.
Health Benefits
This page contains a short description of some of the major benefits available to members of our Union. For a more complete, up-to-date description of benefits, eligibility, and waiting periods, as well as any recent changes to the benefits, please refer to the official summary plan descriptions (SPD’s). To obtain a copy of the SPD booklet(s), call the Human Resources department of your property.
- Medical Care
- Hospitalization
- Pharmacy
- Dental Care
- Optical Care
Pension
Upon retirement, a monthly fixed benefit will be paid to each retiree covered by the plan who is vested. To become vested, you must have completed five (5) years of vesting service.
To find out more about the Pension and start the application process, please call 914-367-5800. If you need assistance filling out the application, call the union office at (787) 793-4070 and schedule and in-person appointment.
Representation
As union-represented workers, we have the right to negotiate over anything that affects us at work. We can challenge any disciplinary or managerial decisions that we consider unjust. We can negotiate to improve our working conditions. And we can demand better wages and benefits. Our power comes from our strength in numbers, our solidarity and willingness to fight for strong contracts.
Contract Enforcement
A collective bargaining agreement (union contract) is a legally-binding agreement between our Union and the employer. Our contracts guarantee the workers we represent many important rights which many non-union workers don’t have, rights like job security, safety protections, and seniority and scheduling rights. The workers represented by our Union have experienced representatives and lawyers who enforce the contract at their workplace, defend them in disciplinary cases, and negotiate over their working conditions.
Union Representative
A Union representative is assigned to your shop to enforce your rights under the contract, and to handle grievances. To reach your Union representative, call (787) 793-4070.
Union Delegates
Union Delegates are members who work in the shops but who also act as unpaid rank-and-file union representatives. They are appointed by Local 610 to represent the workers in specific departments, classifications and shifts.
Delegates form the “first line of defense” in the grievance and contract enforcement process. Members should normally raise any grievance they have with their Delegate first. To ensure their ability to vigorously represent the workers, Delegates enjoy enhanced contractual protections covering discharge, suspensions, and layoffs.
Employees represented by our Union and covered by a contract have a right to insist that a Delegate be present to represent them in the event of any disciplinary meeting with management.