Benefit
Golf Tournament Scores Big for 589 COPE
Thank you to all our sponsors and players for making this year’s Boston Carmen’s Annual COPE Golf Tournament such a tremendous success. Although the overflow turnout of members and supporters were greeted with rain in the morning, the afternoon brought warm sunshine. “It was truly a great day and we had a lot of fun while…
Read MoreHealth & Welfare Trust Fund Forms Due June 1st
If you have not done so already, please make sure to fill out and fax the documents you received in the mail for joining the Health & Welfare Trust Fund and Davis Vision Program to the following number: (617) 222-1694. The deadline is June 1st. If you have not received anything, please call the MBTA’s…
Read MoreAttention Membership: GIC Enrollment
Dear members, The MBTA informed the union today that, due to the delay in court proceedings, they will not be transferring our benefits to the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) effective January 1, 2014. This means all our current MBTA benefits will remain in effect until further notice. We will continue to keep you updated on…
Read MoreCarmen’s Union chief defends perk that uses sick time to pad pension
Boston Herald | By Erin Smith | Wednesday, January 27, 2016 The head of the Boston Carmen’s Union blasted criticism of a plum union perk that allows T employees to pad their pensions with unused paid sick leave — saying the benefit actually helps combat absenteeism. “The MBTA for the past year has been saying our employees don’t…
Read MoreMailing from Transit Employees Health & Welfare Trust Fund
Hi Everyone, A lot of people have been asking about the mailing they received from the Transit Employees Health & Welfare Trust Fund last week. This paperwork is necessary for the fund to distribute benefits properly as many people’s beneficiaries have changed. Please fill out the forms and return them as soon as you can.…
Read More2021 Supplemental Benefits Enrollment Schedule
Brothers and Sisters, On September 8th 2021, National Group Protection (NGP) will be at garages to sign up for short term disability. NGP is the onlyshort term disability company that is endorsed by Local 589. Please be careful about other company’s that want you to meet them at a Dunkin Donut‘s to give them a check…
Read MoreSupplemental Benefits Enrollment Schedule
Local 589 members will have the opportunity to participate in the union-sponsored supplemental benefits program (September 4 – 13, 2019), which includes the following supplemental benefits: Accident Insurance – pays for injuries & treatments resulting from an accident Critical Illness Insurance – pays a lump sum benefit if you suffer from a critical illness such as heart attack…
Read MoreOpen Enrollment for Supplemental Benefits
Boston Carmen’s Union members will have the opportunity to participate in the union-sponsored supplemental benefits program September 4 – 13, 2019. Local 589 members will have access to the following supplemental benefits: Accident Insurance – pays for injuries & treatments resulting from an accident Critical Illness Insurance – pays a lump sum benefit if you suffer from a critical…
Read MoreIncrease in Benefits from Health & Welfare Trust Fund
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Given these trying times with COVID-19, we are happy to announce an increase in benefits from the Health and Welfare Trust Fund for all Local 589 Members, which will start July 1, 2020. DENTAL INSURANCE: All active full-time members will see a 50% increase in their dental benefits from Delta Dental…
Read MoreGIC Votes 12-2 To Undo Health Plan Consolidation
State House News Service | By Andy Metzger | February 01, 2018 Upending a controversial move to cut three carriers from the health insurance menu available to public employees, the Group Insurance Commission voted as forecast on Thursday to reconsider its Jan. 18 vote. The board two weeks ago voted 8-5 with two abstentions to…
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