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Welfare and Pension Trusts
Welfare BenefitTabs™
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EligibilityMore Information
If you are working for an Employer covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement or Written Agreement that requires contributions for Vacation Benefits, then you are eligible for Vacation Benefits. Vacation Benefits are payable so long as the Welfare Trust holds Vacation Plan funds contributed on your behalf. -
When PaidMore Information
Benefits are automatically sent to your address on file with the Plan, as of the beginning of each quarter, February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. There may be a delay of up to 10 business days from the time the Welfare Trust receives a contribution to when it credits the contribution to you. -
Amount of BenefitMore Information
The amount you will receive is exactly equal to the amount that your Employer contributes to the Welfare Trust for you. Please note that before depositing Vacation Plan funds with the Welfare Trust; your Employer must pay your employment and income withholding taxes. Only those amounts actually contributed to the Welfare Trust by your Employer and credited to you are included in the benefits paid each quarter. Any investment earnings will be used to pay for administrative expenses involved in maintaining the Plan.