We are the United Steelworkers, North America’s largest industrial union. We’re 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. We proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is.
*[]Open Enrollment season is finally here. But there is a twist this year, one that can help keep some money in /your/ bank account. OR you could end up paying a lot more for your medical coverage.*
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Here’s the deal: If you haven’t used tobacco products for at least six months or have successfully completed a tobacco cessation program, you qualify for the tobacco-free discount that saves you $660 a year on your new medical insurance premium*. BUT* you MUST update your status as *“tobacco-free”* to get the discount. If you don’t take action, $12.69 per paycheck will be taken for your medical insurance, starting July 1. That’s $660 a year, money you could use for car repairs or a much-needed vacation.
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Begin by logging into your UPoint account from www.hiibenefits.com [1] or call the Huntington Ingalls Benefits Center (HIBC) at 1-877-216-3222 to get help. You can also get assistance at the Local 8888 union hall. Just stop by.
- 15 minute presentation on “Union Savings”, a program offering exclusive discounts for union members and their families, to be given by Freeyelle Mehari who will call in via Zoom web conferencing
* Agenda may be amended as needed.
If you would like to join the meeting by web conferencing please email [email protected] and you will be sent instructions.
Jim has been a member since September 1990, sits on the Executive Board as Vice President. Jim is a group leader in the plate & frame dept.
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Jim has been a member since September 1990, sits on the Executive Board as Vice President and is a day shift Committeeman for the machine shop.Jim is a group leader in the plate & frame dept.
Mark has been a member since September 1987 and sits on the Executive Board as Treasurer. Mark is group leader in the machine and has been very active in the local for most of his career.
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Mark has been a member since September 1987 and sits on the Executive Board as Treasurer. Mark is group leader in the machine shop and has been very active in the local for most of his career.
Dan has been a member since September 1994, sits on the Executive Board as president. Dan has participated on numerous committees and has held various positions within the local and is a Quality Inspector on the shop floor.
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Dan has been a member since September 1994, sits on the Executive Board as president and is a day shift commiitteeman for tubebenders and indirects. Dan has participated on numerous committees and has held various positions within the local and is a Quality Inspector on the shop floor.
Tim has been a member since September 1984, is a first shift Committeeman for the assemblers in all assembly departments. Tim is a Quality Technician in the quality inspection dept.
