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Local 208 General Reminders - (10/27/2017)

PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 208 GENERAL REMINDERS

Dear Members: 

Hard to believe that 2017 is close to an end.  Below are some Reminders for the upcoming months and for 2018.

  • Per the Action at the 39th Convention,  on January 1, 2018 the following changes will take effect and remain in effect through December 31, 2021, and is as follows:
  • The rate of dues for ALL members who have NOT reached the age of 65 will increased by $2.00 per month, therefore, under Section 130 (a) in the United Association Constitution, any member who has not reached age 65, dues will increase to $31.00 per month starting January 1, 2018
  • No further increases for calendar years of 2019, 2020 or 2021
  • Current Retired members who are not working, and are 65 years of age, your dues will remain at $20.00 per month
  • Any member who is retired, not working and turns 65 in 2018, your dues will reduce to $20.00 per month the following month of your date of birth (example -   your birthdate is June 2, 1953, your dues will change July 1, 2018 to $20.00 per month)
  • Any member who has continuous membership from date of initiation on their dues card and has reached 50 years of service, the United Association will pay your dues and you will be a “Life Member” and no longer will need to pay dues
  • Your dues can be paid the following ways:
    1. Pay by cash, check or credit card at the counter from 7:00 am to 4:45 pm M-F
    2. Pay by Credit card over the phone from 7:00 am to 4:45 pm – M-F
    3. Set up online payments with your bank
    4. Mail in a check
  • Dues are considered late when any member is 2 ½ months behind in paying their dues, and a $5.00 late fee is charged on the 15th of that month
  • Any member who is (3) months behind, will be charged the reinstatement fee of $50.00 on the 1st day of the 4th month
  • Please keep your address, cell number and email up-to-date with the front office to avoid such charges and to receive notices
  • Your yearly statement of dues and assessment paid in 2017, will be mailed out the 2nd week of February 2018
  • If you have a Mandatory or voluntary annuity account with Wells Fargo, please make sure you have a beneficiary form on file.  You can find them on our website at www.pipe208.com or call the office and we can email you one
  • Need a new Cigna card, new HRA card, had a new baby or just got married?  Call our fund office to order new card, they can be reached at 800-257-2168
  • The front office will be closed Thursday, November 23rd and Friday November 24th for Thanksgiving
  • The front office will be closed on Monday December 25, 2017 for Christmas Day
  • The front office will be closed Monday January 1, 2018 for New Year’s Day


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