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HIGHMARK BECOMES OUR NEW HEALTHCARE PROVIDER As of January 1, 2008, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield will take over as our new health insurance provider. Information packets should have been sent to you already explaining any changes that have taken place. New insurance cards are currently being sent out as well. Please contact the Fund Office if you have any questions. NOTE: Please be sure to fill out the Succeed Health Risk Assessment questionnaire mentioned in the information packets mailed to you. It is crucial that you do this to insure that you and your family get the best coverage possible. By taking the time to fill out and complete the information requested, you will be automatically enrolled in the Premier Plan, which lessens any out-of-pocket expenses greatly. You can fill this questionnaire out by clicking on the following link, then clicking on the "Members" tab and following the instructions provided to you in your packet.
UNION LABOR LIFE INSURANCE BENEFIT INFORMATION
The Union Labor Life Insurance Company is required by law to provide its insured groups with certificates of insurance for distribution to its members. To ensure compliance, here is an electronic version of the certificate. Adobe Acrobat® is needed to view the information, so if you don't have it, click the button below to download and install it.
UNION LABOR LIFE INSURANCE CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
LABOR DAY PARADE A SUCCESS!!!
Beautiful weather again made an appearance for this year's Labor Day Parade. On Monday, Sept 3, members from all trades gathered to show support for the labor movement. Pittsburgh once again made this parade arguably the largest in the country. And of course, one of the largest groups there were the Laborers'. Decked out in safety green shirts, we made an impressive showing, marching from Mellon Arena down to the Steel Workers building. Thanks goes out to all of the members, their families and friends who participated in this event.
LABOR DAY PARADE AWARD!
This year's Labor Day Parade Committee Award was presented to the Laborers' District Council Of Western Pennsylvania once again for our large turn-out. Sharing in the award were sister local business managers (l to r): John Tretter - Local 603, Ray Moore - Local 373, Phil Ameris - Local 1058, Mike Laquatra - Council Staff and Parade Organizer, Paul Quarantillo - President-Business Manager of the Laborers' District Council, and Mike McDonald - Local 833.
DISTRICT COUNCIL AND COMBINED FUNDS HAVE MOVED!
Effective May 2, 2007, the Laborers’ District
Council of Western Pennsylvania and the Laborers' Combined Funds of Western
Pennsylvania have moved their offices. Formerly located at 1101 and 1109
All telephone numbers, fax numbers, etc. have remained the same.
*Note that only District Council and Combined Funds have moved. All mail, faxes, etc... that are pertaining to Local Union business should continue to be directed to those Local Union offices.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Annual Building Trades Scholarship
2008 WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Kaitlin Fabich, daughter of Philip(member of Laborers' Local 964) and Melinda Fabich of New Castle, Pennsylvania, was the winner of the 2008 Building Trades Scholarship Fund. Kaitlin is a recent graduate from Shenango High School where she was the Vice President of SADD(Students Against Destructive Decisions), Treasurer of the French Club, a member of the National Honor Society, Peer Leadership, Spanish Club, and Student Counsel. She also is a member of the Girl Scouts as a program aide for the past 5 years and has earned the Girl Scout Silver and Gold Awards, as well as being a mentor in the Big Brothers/ Big Sisters program for the past 3 years.
Kaitlin will attend Allegheny College in the fall where she will major in Psychology and Spanish with the intention of becoming a high school guidance counselor.
Although this years award has been presented, check back here next year for the 12th Annual Building Trades Scholarship Fund. Application deadline is usually in April. Click on the following link to access all the information you will need to apply for this scholarship, including rules, procedures, and the 2-page application. You will need Adobe® Reader® for this. Scholarship award is for $2000!
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APPLICATION
The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Annual Scholarship Essay Contest
Over the years, the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO has administered its contest to help entrants conduct research about the many contributions the union movement has made to American society. For the ninth time, scholarships were offered in three categories: Graduating High School Seniors, All Post-Secondary Students, and Affiliated Union Members Attending an Accredited Institution. Each category had a different essay topic. Awards ranged from $2000 for First Place, $1000 for Second Place, and $500 for Third Place.
For more information about scholarships that are available, please visit the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO website for an application and contact information, or contact your local union for applications and information. You may also contact Karen Stroop at District Council at 412-391-1712. Please note: Scholarships are available exclusively to PA AFL-CIO Affiliated Union Members and their families.
Although the deadlines for both scholarships have passed, check back here in the fall for information about scholarship availability for next year.
LABORERS HELP REPAIR HOME FOR NEEDY FAMILY
The Laborers District Council, through a very generous monetary donation, partnered with The Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh project to provide critical home repairs for a Pittsburgh family. The Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh charity is a non-profit organization which sponsors home repair for elderly and low income families in the Pittsburgh area. The home in the south borough of Pittsburgh belonged to a man who has brain and lung cancer. Although he is only in his early thirties, his battle with cancer has been ongoing for the past seven years. Along with his wife, they have two young children. April 30, 2005 marked the official day for the home repairs, but the Laborers got started much earlier to ensure that the repairs were completed.
Earlier in the month, volunteer Laborers from locals 1058, 373, and 1451 started the project, which began by constructing a new sidewalk for wheelchair access. The existing sidewalk was only 18 inches wide and 120 feet long. The sidewalk was first hammered out and removed, and the necessary 3 feet width was dug out and formed. The stone grade was then wheeled in by hand and set. Then came the pouring of the concrete, which was supplied for free by Frank Bryan Inc. Finally, the sidewalk was finished and landscaped.
The second phase of the project took place on the Rebuilding Day. Two new louvered doors were hung in the basement to give better air circulation to the furnace unit. The old cracked and warped brick molding on the patio doors was stripped and replaced with new brick molding. A handicap hand rail was also installed in the bathroom for access in the shower. A major danger was also fixed in the basement by replacing some wiring and framing for the electrical inlet. The existing inlet was hanging from ceiling, and by framing and setting it to the wall, it eliminated the danger of electrocution for the family. Repainting of some of the ceiling along with landscaping around the yard was also completed.
The Laborers provided well over 300 hours of volunteer work on the home, well worth it to be able to help out a family in need. The Laborers District Council of Western PA would like to thank the following members for all their time and hard work:
LOCAL 1058: Mike Laquatra, Joseph Laquatra Jr., Sam Manfredo, Curt Bevilacqua, Walter Schnelbach, Joseph Guidy
LOCAL 373: Bill Brooks, Matt McHugh, David Manion, Matt Cooper, Dean Sedlar
Local 1451: Dennis Mazzoni
LABORERS BRING CHRISTMAS SPIRIT TO VETERANS
On December 7, 2005, several members of affiliated locals of the Laborers District Council of Western Pennsylvania volunteered their time to visit the V. A. Hospital. Volunteers spent time passing out t-shirts and spreading holiday cheer to our proud veterans.
MAP PROGRAM The Membership Assistance Program(MAP) is a plan benefit available to all eligible plan participants of the Laborers' District Council of Western Pennsylvania Welfare Fund. The Fund recognizes that personal concerns both on and off the job can affect a worker's health and job performance. Left untreated, these problems can not only impact work performance, but may lead to higher accident rates, workers' compensation costs, and health care costs. Some of the problems MAP addresses are: substance abuse, family problems, financial/legal issues, and mental health. MAP seeks to help members by providing the following services:
For more information on the MAP program and how it could help you or your co-workers, please call: 1-800-331-1-MAP. Counselors are available 24-hours a day, seven days a week. |
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