In addition to your negotiated hourly wage and union representation, there are many benefits available to you as a member in good standing of Laborers' International Union, Local 563 including the following:


Minnesota Laborers' Fringe Benefit Funds
c/o Zenith Administrators

For information pertaining to your Vacation, Pension and Health/Welfare Funds,
contact Zenith Administrators.

Please note that you must contact Zenith with any changes to your address, phones number(s), dependent(s) or beneficiary.  It is your responsibility to assure they have the correct informaiton on file.
 

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UNION PLUS

Union Plus was created by the AFL-CIO in 1986 to provide union members and their families with high-quaility consumer benefits and services.  No dues money goes into the development and operation of any Union Privilege programs.  Instead, Union Privilege uses the collective purchasing strength of over 13 millions members of AFL-CIO unions to develop programs that provide more quality, value and service than comparable programs available to the general public.  These programs include, but ar not limited to the following:  Mortgage Program, Credit Card, Loans, Car Rental Discounts, Legal Service and Insurance Programs. 
Go to www.unionplus.org for more information.

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Building Trades Credit Union

BTCU is a not-for-profit financial cooperative, serving the men and women in the building and construction trades and their families since 1957.  Services offered to members include:  checking & savings accounts, loans, low interest VISA card, investments, and more. 
Go to www.buildingtradesCU.com or call (763) 315-3888 for more information.

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COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

There are a number of scholarship programs available to union members and their dependents.

• Laborers' Local 563 Scholarship.  10 - $500 awards to qualified applicants.  See list of requirements. 
• AFL-CIO Scholarship Program.  There are a number of awards available to applicants meeting eligibility requirements.  (Contact the Union Office for an application.) 
• Visit Union Plus Scholarship Program for an application and requirements or contact the Union Office.
• Visit Building Trades Credit Union Scholarship for an application and requirements.