UPEC Board Approves Retiree Program

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

REDDING - The UPEC Executive Board approved a program to allow retired members to continue their membership and receive Union benefits. In a unanimous decision, the Board set retiree dues and benefits for past, present and future UPEC members who retire and were members of UPEC Local 792. Benefits include a $20,000 AD&D policy, PERKS Card (Local discount card), access to Union Privilege Programs, Access to the member attorney program, free notary service and full access to the website. Retirees can also attend Quarterly Local membership meetings and vote. The dues are set at 40% of regular member dues. Dues in 2008 are set at $13.80 per month. Additionally, retirees can access the union dental plan for an extra fee and receive a $600.00 discount on Family Estate planning through the Local’s law firm, Goyette and Associates. Business Manager Chris Darker said the local has wanted to provide something tangible for the retirees but didn’t really have much to offer them until recently. “I would like to see the program take off. Our retirees have a great deal of experience, are a great source of information and we want their involvement in our local union”, stated Darker.