Friday, February 6, 2026

Frequently Asked Vacation Questions


Q. How do I apply for Vacation benefits?
A. Effective 1/1/2011 work month, stamp books are no longer applicable. To be eligible to receive Vacation benefits, you must have a PAC form on file with Local 94. The PAC form is available through the Fund Office, Local 94, or you can print from the website.
Q. Do I have to make contributions to the Vacation Plan?
A. Yes. Your employer will withhold the Vacation Fund contributions in accordance with your collective bargaining agreement.
Q. When will my Vacation benefit be paid out?
A. Vacation benefits are paid annually, beginning on February 1st. The payout will include all Vacation contributions reported for January - December work of the prior calendar year.
Q. How much money do I receive in vacation benefits?
A. You will receive the contributions made on your behalf in accordance with your collective bargaining or participation agreement. Your vacation account does not pay interest.
Q. Can I lose the right to receive vacation benefits?
A. Yes! You must submit your stamp book to the Local 94 by the December 31st that occurs no more than two years after the year you earned the vacation benefits. Otherwise, your benefits will be forfeited. Please Note: Reference to stamp book applies for benefits earned in the 2010 calendar year and prior. *Effective with 2011 work, if no PAC form is received within 2 calendar years from the year in which the benefits were earned, the vacation balance for that plan year will be forfeited.
Q. What happens to my vacation benefits if I die before receiving a payment?
A. Any vacation benefits remaining as of the date of your death will be paid to your beneficiaries or estate, in the following order: 1) Your surviving spouse or, if none, 2) Your children, in equal shares or, if none, 3) Your parents, in equal shares or, if none,4) Your estate
Q. Can my vacation benefits be subject to garnishment?
A. Yes. The Plan is required to honor any court order, garnishment, Federal or state tax levy or other final judgment of a court of law. If the Plan receives this type of order, the Plan will attempt to notify you of its existence and may be required to withhold a portion of your vacation benefits in accordance with applicable law.
Q. Can I pick up my Vacation check up from the Fund office?
A. Yes, if you contact the fund office ahead of time to make arrangements.
Q. What happens to my vacation benefits if I retire or separate from service with a Contributing Employer?
A. Any vacation benefits earned in the calendar year in which you retired or separated from service will be eligible to be paid in the annual payout.