Union of Operating Engineers,
NEW BENEFITS
WORKSITE SPOTLIGHT: Boston Children’s Hospital
members and retirees now have new benefits at sponsored with American Income Life Insurance Company, a 100% union for more than 50 years.
Death and Dismemberment Benefit
$2,500 – Member & Retiree receive a discounts of 20 – 60% on:
EVERY MEMBER AND RETIREE TO RETURN ENCLOSED CARD TO RECEIVE YOUR CERTIFICATE DESIGNATE YOUR BENEFICIARY. designate your beneficiary, the $2,500 would paid to your estate and may be taxable.
Prescriptions Hearing Care
Optional discount dental is available.
member of OPEIU Local 277, will call on you to witness your beneficiary other no-cost benefits. AIL has other supplemental insurance programs, Union – Buy Union,” Income Life Insurance Company at 1-800-495-1213 or Vivian Dwyer at
LOCALS 147, 147-A, 147-B, 147-C, 147-D, 147-R
BRANCH OFFICE 3801 JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23234 A.F.L. C.I.O.
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Jerry Conner Business Agent
Robert “Mike” Kowalski Business Agent
NEWSLETTER 2023
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Business Manager’s Report
Brothers and Sisters,
We’re excited to kick off a new year of working hard for our members and delivering results for our communities.
This issue, we’re spotlighting our members who have helped make Boston Children’s Hospital the top-ranked children’s hospital in the country for nine years running. By handling general maintenance and taking care of the grounds, Local 877 helps ensure comfort for patients and their families so they can focus on their health. Take a deeper look at our work on pages 6-7.
Being part of a union means strength in numbers. Because we stand together, we have the power to negotiate for the wages and benefits we have earned. That includes a comprehensive healthcare package for our members and their families. Get the latest update on your health and welfare benefits on page 4.
International Union of Operating LOCALS 147,
Finally, I encourage everyone to attend our union meetings and to bring along a coworker. Attending one of these meetings can be a great way to learn more about what is going on with our union and how you can be involved. Check out the back cover for a full list of our upcoming meetings.
Let’s make 2023 our best year yet!
In Solidarity,
Mike Cannistraro Business Manager & President
A.F.L. LOCAL
TNOMREV • M A I NE • NEW
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Being part of a union means strength in numbers.”
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Health & Welfare Update
Our Health and Welfare Fund offers a comprehensive healthcare package and other benefits to members of Local 877 and their families. This year, we’re proud to bring enhanced benefits for our participating members.
Our new vision benefits provider, National Vision Administrators (NVA), offers several ways to make your dollar go further and meet your eye care needs, including:
♦ Set $50 cost for routine vision exam
♦ Set discounted pricing for lenses of all types
♦ Discounts on all frames
NVA network providers will apply your $300 benefit to the purchase of glasses with no need to submit receipts for reimbursement.
For more information, visit E-NVA.com or call toll-free: 800-672-7723.
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Our new hearing aid provider, TruHearing, is dedicated to affordable hearing healthcare and provides deeper discounts on quality hearing aids.
The plan covers a hearing exam ($0 copay) and a maximum allowance of $1,000 per year every 5 years.
To learn more and schedule an appointment, call TruHearing at 1-833-898-1233 (TTY: 711) anytime between 8 AM - 8 PM Monday-Friday.
Getting the care you need doesn’t have to be confusing or expensive. Here at Local 877, we ensure your path to better health is simple and affordable. For more information on the benefits the Fund offers, call us at 781-769-5789 or toll-free at 877-562-2570.
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The Union Difference
A job is about a lot more than a paycheck.
It’s about pride in putting in an honest day’s work. It’s about dignity in receiving the benefits that you’ve earned. It’s about respect for your role in building your community.
Thousands of stationary engineers and maintenance workers across New England can enjoy that pride, dignity, and respect because they are members of IUOE Local 877. That’s what we call the union difference.
The union difference is about skill.
Union workers know how to get the job done right the first time, avoiding costly mistakes. Our licensed members have the highest standards in the industry and undergo advanced training to provide the highest quality of work.
The union difference is about safety. When you leave home in the morning, you and your family shouldn’t have to worry about whether you’ll return. Unions have always been at the forefront of ensuring safe, healthy, and fair conditions on the job — because we put our people above employers’ profits.
The union difference is about solidarity. When you’re in a union, you’re never alone. By standing together, we can bargain for higher wages, better benefits, and safer conditions that a single person couldn’t accomplish alone.
Simply put: life is better in a union. Thank you for being part of our union family.
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Worksite Spotlight: Boston Children’s Hospital
Boston Children’s Hospital has been ranked as the country’s best pediatric hospital for nine years in a row, and Local 877 is proud to play a role in that success.
45 members of our union are employed at the hospital, ensuring it runs smoothly by handling general maintenance, taking care of the grounds, and keeping essential HVAC equipment running. When working in a busy environment like a hospital, our team has to be readily available when the staff needs work handled promptly.
Working at a hospital also means our team has to be constantly mindful of our surroundings. For example, our members are often required to go into a patient’s room to fix a problem, so we must ensure the patient’s safety as well as our own. Caring for a child at a hospital is a difficult time for families and staff. Local 877 is proud to work hard every day to ensure comfort and peace of mind for these young patients so they can focus on getting better and getting home.
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IUOE Local 877
89 Access Road, Unit 4 Norwood, MA 02062
Upcoming Meetings & Trainings
The best way to have a voice in your union is to attend local meetings, where you can engage with fellow members, ask questions of local leadership and stay informed. Whether it’s fighting for a new contract or pro-worker legislation, these meetings are your chance to set the direction for Local 877.
Our meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month. We hope to see you there!
Save the Dates:
♦ Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 6 PM
♦ Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 6 PM
♦ Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 6 PM
♦ Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 6 PM
All meetings are held at the VFW Norwood at 193 Dean St, Norwood, MA 02062.
Never forget a meeting by signing up for email and text alerts through the Member Portal.
