Greetings from the International Union of Operating Engineers
Local 4 Benefit Funds. These Funds were established
to administer the benefits on behalf of the working men and
women of Local 4.
From the
Health & Welfare Fund that is a self-insured, self-administered
Plan that brings you and your family a comprehensive slate of
health benefits, to the Annuity & Savings Plan that provides a
participant directed retirement Plan, to the Pension Fund that
distributes your retirement savings, the Funds do their best
to serve each of Local 4’s members and their families.
As your
Administrator, I strive daily to make sure the Funds are managed
in the utmost professional and sensible way possible for you and
your family’s everyday needs. This includes ensuring an
efficient and productive office staff that is readily available to
answer your benefit questions or concerns.
In my
role, I work closely with the Board of Trustees of each Fund. The
Board of Trustees consists of three union and three employer
representatives. The Board of Trustees act in accordance with the
provisions of the Declaration of Trust that is established for
each Plan.
The
Funds fall under the jurisdiction of the Taft-Hartley Act (1947),
which sanctions a group of employers to contribute money into a
joint trust fund for the sole and restricted benefit of the
employees and their dependents.
It has
been my pleasure to serve you over the past 27 years. I hope you
find this website and all of its contents helpful and informative.
If you have any questions about the benefits outlined herein or
to learn more about the Fund Office, please send an email to:
office@local4funds.org.
Sincerely,
Gina M. Alongi
Administrator