| Retiree Mission |
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| As LIUNA enters the 21st century, it is faced with new challanges. Perhaps one of the greatest challenges and opportunities will be responding to the needs of retirees and those active members entering retirement. Having dedicated so much of their life, time and energy to the success of this great International Union during their tenure as working members, retirees deserve nothing less than the total commitment and support of LIUNA and its affiliates. |
| Retirees are one of LIUNA's greatest assets and they make significant contributions to LIUNA's political, legislative and organizing goals. Retirees have also proven invaluable to mentoring and new member orientation programs. We therefore strongly encourage the formation of local Retiree Councils. Retiree Councils provide a collective forum by which LIUNA can maximize the potential of its retired members while at the same time address retirees specific needs and concerns. It is through cooperative efforts at the Local, Regional, and International levels that LIUNA can best serve its retired members. |
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| To this end, LIUNA has established a National Retiree Council, which is comprised of prominent retired members who were appointed from each Region. In addition to serving as liaisons to existing local Retiree Councils and affiliates, the National Retiree Council will work to build coalitions the Alliance for Retired Americans and other organizations that support those issues most important to union retirees. |
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| As leaders of this great International Union it is incumbent upon each of us to recognize and develop the potential that is our retired members. |
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| How Retirees Can Help |
| Political Activities |
| Retirees can... |
| Write letters to Congressmen and Senators concerning issues that are important to workers |
| Take part in pro-union demonstrations. Protest legislation that is bad for workers. |
| Distribute pro-union legislation around the community. |
| Distribute literature supporting worker-friendly candidates for political office. |
| Assist with voter registration drives. |
| Organizing Campaigns |
| Retirees can... |
| Join the VOICE (Volunteer Organizers in Community Empowerment) program and recruit new members. |
| Distribute literature to workers. |
| Talk to workers about the advantages of organizing. |
| Advise organizers on what issues are important to workers. |
| Mentoring New Members |
| Retirees Can... |
| Assist with new member orientation. |
| Draw on their years of experience to advise new LIUNA members on contributing to their Local Union and District Council. |
| Share their commitment to shape more dedicated and loyal union members. |
| Community Support |
| Retirees Can... |
| Distribute pro-union literature around the community. |
| Work with local agencies. |
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| Life Insurance |
| As of 2009, all active members, retired members and gold card members of Laborers’ Local 773 belong to a group owned life insurance plan through Metropolitan Insurance Company (MetLife) Insurance Group. This coverage is free to all members in good standing at the time of passing. The death benefit will be paid to the beneficiaries of a deceased member or to the survivors of the estate unless a beneficiary is designated. Members who wish to designate their beneficiaries** or survivors of a deceased member must contact Carrie Scott at 618-993-5773 and complete a claimant’s statement in order to receive this benefit. |
| In addition, all card carrying active members and retirees are now entitled to a $6000 accidental death benefit. This benefit is also provided at no cost to the member through American Income Life Insurance Co. and MetLife Insurance Group. This accidental death benefit is provided to the survivors or to the estate of all active Local 773 members whose death or injury is a result of accident. This benefit is in addition to, and does not replace, the Met Life Insurance Policy previously mentioned. To designate your beneficiary**, please go to www.ailife.com/benefits/SGDIZ. If you would like more information about this benefit please call American Income Life Insurance Company at 1-800-495-1213. |
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| All claims must be submitted to Laborers’ Local 773. To report a claim, please call Carrie Scott at 618-993-5773. |
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**Please note, if a beneficiary is not designated, the benefit for both policies will be paid to your estate and may be taxable. Please download a beneficiary form here.
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Supplemental Life, Accident and Hospital Insurance for LIUNA members:
LIUNA is pleased to partner with The Union Labor Life Insurance Company to offer all Local 773 members, retirees and their families supplemental life, accident and hospital insurance to help provide added financial security and valuable coverage. To learn more or apply, visit www.unioncare.com/liuna
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Laborers' Pension
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