Health Care
Who is eligible to become a Participant in the Plan?
Those who are working under a labor agreement between UA Local 32 and an employer, or under a special participation agreement, that obligates your employer to make contributions to the trust.
In determining your eligibility, the Plan utilizes a dollar bank system. Your dollar bank is credited with contributions made to the Plan on your behalf by your employer. A deduction from your dollar bank is made on the first day of every month for that month’s coverage. The deduction rate for a month of coverage is determined from time to time by the Board of Trustees.
What if I don’t work enough hours to gain eligibility for the month?
Once you are eligible, you will remain eligible provided there are sufficient dollars in your dollar bank to pay for at least one month of coverage at the current dollar bank deduction rate.
How do I maintain my monthly Health Care coverage?
Here's an example of how it works:
Work Month: In January you work for a participating employer that makes contributions to this trust.
Lag Month: During February your employer submits the contributions to the Trust Office for work performed in January. The Trust Office credits the contributions to your dollar bank account.
Eligible Month: You are eligible on the first day of March and subsequent months, as long as your dollar bank has enough dollars to pay for the coverage.
Pension
How can I change my Address?
All address changes must be submitted in writing to the Trust Administrative Office. Complete the Address Verification Change Form located on this website for your convenience. Mail all address changes to P.O. Box 88970 Tukwila, WA 98188.
Who do I notify if my spouse (or non-spouse beneficiary) has passed away?
The Trust Administrative Office’s pension department needs to be notified when a member or their spouse (or non-spouse beneficiary) passes away. Please contact the pension department at (206) 694-1374. A copy of the death certificate must be submitted to the pension department.
I'm going through a divorce, what does the Plan require?
The Plan requires you notify the Trust Administrative office when you divorce and that you update your beneficiary designation. Also, a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) must be filed with the Court in which you obtain your divorce should an ex-spouse be entitled to pension benefits. Your attorney may obtain details and assistance prior to entering a QDRO with the Court by writing to the pension department.
If you have any questions, please contact the pension department at (206) 694-1374.
Annuity
Am I able to contribute to the Plan on top of what my employer pays?
When can I start Participating in the Plan?
You begin participating as soon as you perform work in an approved job classification and contributions are submitted to the Plan.
When do I become vested?
You are always 100% vested in (that is, you own) the value of all contributions to your account and any related earnings