BENEFIT FUNDS
32BJ members have comprehensive benefits, all paid for by Union-negotiated contributions and protected by your contract. These benefits belong to you. Use them to their fullest.
32BJ Health Fund
32BJ Pension Fund Retirement Services
32BJ Legal Services Fund
The Thomas Shortman Education Fund
Eligibility for 32BJ benefits depends on all of the following: - where you are employed and your job position
- the contract under which you are employed
- the number of hours and days you work each week
Not all members are eligible for all benefits. You should check with the Fund office before making any decisions based on the information provided on this website. Members employed in Long Island, New Jersey, the Bronx, Westchester, Hartford or Fairfield may have different entitlements to Fund benefits. Please check with your local Fund office for further details. |
Health and Dental Services
Protecting Your Health and the Health of Your Family
Be prepared for an emergency
Know the closest hospital and how to get to its emergency room. Teach your children how to call 911. In case of an emergency, go to your nearest emergency room immediately. |
Depending on which plan you are in, your health and dental benefits include free annual check-ups for you and your spouse at our state-of-the-art Health Center and Dental Center, specialized medical care for you and your dependent children provided by Network and Non-Network physicians, hospitalization coverage, discount prescription drugs, vision care and personal and family counseling.
Legal Services
Legal Help When You Need It
At some point in their lives, many 32BJ members will need a lawyer to help them. If you ever need legal assistance, the 32BJ Legal Services Fund ("Legal Fund") will provide you with an attorney at no cost to you. What you tell your lawyer will be handled in a strictly confidential manner with the highest degree of competence, professionalism and compassion.
If you are eligible, an attorney can assist you in the following areas:
- Civil Litigation Law
- Matrimonial Law
- Family Law
- Criminal Defense Law
- Immigration Law
- Property Law
- Appeals
Retirement Services
A Secure Pension and a Dignified Retirement
Your union retirement benefits include a monthly pension check and a Supplemental Retirement Savings Program ("SRSP") consisting of an annuity and a voluntary 401(k). As a new member, two of your main goals should be getting vested in order to ensure your pension, and accumulating service credits to make your pension benefit grow.
According to the terms of your contract, your employer is required to make weekly contributions to your SRSP after you have worked for 24 months. And once you have worked for 6 months, you may be eligible to make your own additional pre-tax contributions to your 401(k). This involves voluntarily having a portion of your paycheck automatically deposited directly into your 401(k) account.
The union has fought long and hard to create a pension plan for members and to improve it over the years. We seek pension program improvements in every contract we negotiate.
Education Services: The Thomas Shortman Training Program
Training You for the Workplace of the Future
One of the best ways to protect your future is to update your skills and learn new ones. Your 32BJ member benefits include education and training benefits through the Thomas Shortman Education Fund. The fund offers industry skills and other training courses as well as English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in the Thomas Shortman Training Program.
| The member benefits described on this website may not be available to all Local 32BJ members. Please contact the Fund office for full information on your own eligibility and employment status. |
PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE
It is never too early to plan for your retirement. We urge you to empower yourself with knowledge about managing your money and becoming an individual investor. Get into the habit of saving a portion of your paycheck. The more you know and the sooner you start saving, the better for you and your family's future.
We urge you to explore the wealth of information that is freely available on the internet. Here are a few useful links for a start:
Basics of Retirement Planning and Investment Education
Social Security Administration
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