HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN. (a) Effective December 1st, 1997, the Employer agrees to continue participation in the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan and Trust Fund (The Plan and Fund) for all employees subject to the jurisdiction of this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as employees). The Employer will continue and/or commence contributions to the Plan and Fund on the following basis: (1) from the effective date for all employees who have completed the requirements set forth in (2) below; as of the effective date; (2) for all other employees as of the effective date and all employees whose date of employment is after the effective date: (i) from the first (lst) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is one (1) month after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to all benefits except Dental; (ii) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is two (2) months after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to Dental benefits; (iii) from the date of employment for all benefits for any employee subject to the transfer provisions of the Plan. The Employer agrees to make such monthly contributions to the Trust Fund for the benefits to be provided to its employees as the Trustees of the Plan and Trust Fund shall establish from time to time and do such other things as may be required to become and remain an Employer under the Plan and Trust Fund. It will be the responsibility of the Employer to ensure that all employees complete such forms as are required in the operation and administration of the Plan and for making the required contributions to the Trust Fund on their behalf. Failure of the Employer to secure the necessary administration forms from employees, forward completed forms and/or remit contributions on the due date to the Administrator as appointed by the Trustees, will cause the Employer to be liable for any claims arising as a result of such failure. It shall be the Union's responsibility to supply all necessary administration forms to the Employer. The benefits as described below shall be provided to the employees in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Plan and Fund: Medical Services Plan of B.C. Payment of premiums for coverage at such rates as may be established from time to time by the B.C. Government which has not opted out Group Term Life Insurance$20,000.00 Accidental Death and An amount equal to the Group Term Dismemberment Insurance Life Insurance Weekly Indemnity Benefits 66_% of weekly salary rounded to the nearest $10.00 per week of $255.00 per week, or E.I. maximum Long Term Disability Benefit 75% of monthly salary to a maximum of $750.00 Dental Benefit Basic (Part A) - 100% coverage Major Restorative (Part B) - 50% coverage Orthodontic (Part C) - 50% coverage Extended Health Care Benefit $25.00 deductible, 100% reimbursement above deductible with vision care Prescription Drugs Included with Extended Health Care and reimbursed subject to the terms of that benefit. (b) However, if any employee is otherwise covered for M.S.P., the employee may opt out of the M.S.P. coverage under this Agreement. If such other coverage ceases, then it shall be the employee's responsibility to notify the Employer and to request coverage which the Employer shall then provide immediately. (c) The Employer shall remit the required contributions under this Article to the Administrator appointed by the Trustees of the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan by the tenth (10th) day of the month for which such contributions are due. Cheques are to be made payable to the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan. (d) The Employer shall remit contributions for employees who are absent from work due to an illness or accident for up to fifty-two (52) weeks. (e) For employees who become laid off, the Employer shall remit contributions required to maintain the Medical Services Plan of B.C. coverage, Extended Health Care Benefit and Prepaid Prescription Drug Benefit if applicable and the Group Term Life Insurance Benefits. This lay-off provision shall take effect on the first (1st) day of the month following the month in which the employee was laid off and shall continue during the lay-off but for a maximum period of one (1) month. (f) The full cost of the Health and Welfare Plan shall be borne one hundred percent (100%) by the Employer. (i) Employees who are covered by the Health and Welfare Plan shall contribute 33_% of total premiums. However, during any month during which an employee works more than 100 hours, the Employer shall pay the total premiums for such employee. (ii) Casual employees as defined in the collective agreement shall not be covered by the Health and Welfare Plan. That is to say, employees who have worked seventy-five (75) days, and continue to be employed, shall be eligible to join the Welfare Plan the first (1st) day of the month following completion of said days.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN. (a) Effective December 1st, 1997, A. A health and welfare fund known as the Employer agrees to continue participation in the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Operating Engineers Health and Welfare Plan Fund has been established by the Contractors and the Union by an Agreement and Declaration of Trust Fund (dated November 23, 1954, and subsequently amended by the parties to this Agreement. The Plan Contractors agree to abide by said Agreement and Fund) for all employees subject Declaration of Trust and, further to make payments to the jurisdiction Fund in the amount designated in Appendix “F” of this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as employees). The Employer will continue and/or commence contributions to the Plan and Fund on the following basis:
(1) from the effective date for all employees who have completed the requirements set forth in (2) below; as of the effective date;
(2) for all other employees as of the effective date and all employees whose date of employment is after the effective date:
(i) from the first (lst) day of the month next following straight-time or coincident with the date which is one (1) month after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to all benefits except Dental;
(ii) from the first (1st) day of the month next following overtime hours worked by or coincident with the date which is two (2) months after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to Dental benefits;
(iii) from the date of employment for all benefits for any paid each employee subject to the transfer provisions of the Plan. The Employer agrees to make such monthly contributions to the Trust Fund for the benefits to be provided to its employees as the Trustees of the Plan and Trust Fund shall establish from time to time and do such other things as may be required to become and remain an Employer under the Plan and Trust Fund. It will be the responsibility of the Employer to ensure that all employees complete such forms as are required in the operation and administration of the Plan and for making the required contributions to the Trust Fund on their behalf. Failure of the Employer to secure the necessary administration forms from employees, forward completed forms and/or remit contributions on the due date to the Administrator as appointed by the Trustees, will cause the Employer to be liable for any claims arising as a result of such failure. It shall be the Union's responsibility to supply all necessary administration forms to the Employer. The benefits as described below shall be provided to the employees in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Plan and Fund: Medical Services Plan of B.C. Payment of premiums for coverage at such rates as may be established from time to time by the B.C. Government which has not opted out Group Term Life Insurance$20,000.00 Accidental Death and An amount equal to the Group Term Dismemberment Insurance Life Insurance Weekly Indemnity Benefits 66_% of weekly salary rounded to the nearest $10.00 per week of $255.00 per week, or E.I. maximum Long Term Disability Benefit 75% of monthly salary to a maximum of $750.00 Dental Benefit Basic (Part A) - 100% coverage Major Restorative (Part B) - 50% coverage Orthodontic (Part C) - 50% coverage Extended Health Care Benefit $25.00 deductible, 100% reimbursement above deductible with vision care Prescription Drugs Included with Extended Health Care and reimbursed subject to the terms of that benefit.
(b) However, if any employee is otherwise covered for M.S.P., the employee may opt out of the M.S.P. coverage under this Agreement. If such other coverage ceases, then it The participation of the Contractors in said Trust shall be for the employee's responsibility to notify duration of this Agreement and any renewals or extensions thereof, or for the Employer and to request coverage which period workmen are employed under the Employer shall then provide immediatelyterms of this Agreement.
B. In the event the Trustees determine that they are unable to maintain the then existing level of benefits of the Plan without reducing the reserve funds of the Trust below the minimum required six (c6) months premiums, they shall promptly advise the parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties to this Agreement and Declaration of Trust of their conclusion and shall certify to said parties their estimate of the rate of contributions which will be sufficient to maintain the then existing level of benefits of the Plan.
1. The Employer shall remit parties to this Agreement agree that if a majority of the required contributions under participants in this Plan at a Semi-Annual Membership Meeting or a special called General Membership Meeting desire to increase the hourly contribution, as contained in this Article, to maintain or increase the level of benefits by allocating additional cents per hour from their existing hourly wage rate or from future agreed to wage increases, they will amend this Article in accordance thereof.
2. The intent of Section B, Paragraph 1, of this Article is to maintain the Administrator appointed level of benefits agreed to by the Trustees for the period of this Agreement without any increased cost to the Employers.
C. The Trustees of the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health respective Trust Funds shall be instructed to comply with these provisions and Welfare Plan by the tenth (10th) day of parties agree to make any amendments in the month for which such contributions are due. Cheques are respective Trust Agreements necessary to be made payable to accomplish the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Planabove.
(d) D. The Employer shall remit Contractor may make contributions for employees who on behalf of executives, craft superintendents, assistant superintendents, master mechanics and office engineers as they are absent from work due to an illness or accident for up to fifty-two (52) weeks.
(e) For employees who become laid off, the Employer shall remit contributions required to maintain the Medical Services Plan of B.C. coverage, Extended Health Care Benefit and Prepaid Prescription Drug Benefit if applicable and the Group Term Life Insurance Benefits. This lay-off provision shall take effect on the first (1st) day of the month following the month in which the employee was laid off and shall continue during the lay-off but for a maximum period of one (1) month.
(f) The full cost of the Health and Welfare Plan shall be borne one hundred percent (100%) by the Employer.
(i) Employees who are covered by the Health and Welfare Plan shall contribute 33_% of total premiums. However, during any month during which an employee works more than 100 hours, the Employer shall pay the total premiums for such employee.
(ii) Casual employees as defined in the collective agreement shall not Exclusion Clause of Article I, Section B, Paragraph 8, in the amount and manner to be covered determined by the Health and Welfare Plan. That is to say, employees who have worked seventy-five (75) days, and continue to be employed, shall be eligible to join the Welfare Plan the first (1st) day of the month following completion of said daysTrustees.
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Samples: Master Labor Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN. (a) Effective December April 1st, 19972010, the Employer agrees to continue participation in the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan and Trust Fund (The Plan and Fund) for all employees subject to the jurisdiction of this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as employees). The Employer will continue and/or commence contributions to the Plan and Fund on the following basis:
(1) from the effective date for all employees who have completed the requirements set forth in (2) below; as of the effective date;
(2) for all other employees as of the effective date and all employees whose date of employment is after the effective date:
(i) from the first (lst1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is one (1) month after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to all benefits except Dental;
(ii) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is two (2) months after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to Dental benefits;
(iii) from the date of employment for all benefits for any employee subject to the transfer provisions of the Plan. The Employer agrees to make such monthly contributions to the Trust Fund for the benefits to be provided to its employees as the Trustees of the Plan and Trust Fund shall establish from time to time and do such other things as may be required to become and remain an Employer under the Plan and Trust Fund. It will be the responsibility of the Employer to ensure that all employees complete such forms as are required in the operation and administration of the Plan and for making the required contributions to the Trust Fund on their behalf. Failure of the Employer to secure the necessary administration forms from employees, forward completed forms and/or remit contributions on the due date to the Administrator as appointed by the Trustees, will cause the Employer to be liable for any claims arising as a result of such failure. It shall be the Union's responsibility to supply all necessary administration forms to the Employer. The benefits as described below shall be provided to the employees in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Plan and Fund: Medical Services Plan of B.C. Payment of premiums for coverage at such rates as may be established from time to time by the B.C. Government which has not opted out out. Group Term Life Insurance$20,000.00 Insurance $50,000.00. Accidental Death and An amount equal to the Group Term Life Insurance. Dismemberment Insurance Life Insurance Weekly Indemnity Benefits 66_% 66 2/3% of weekly salary rounded salary. Benefits to the nearest be paid on a first (1st) day accident, fourth (4th) day sickness, 52 week duration basis (1/4/52) up to $10.00 20.00 per week of $255.00 per week, or above the E.I. maximum maximum. Long Term Disability Benefit 75% of monthly salary to a maximum of $750.00 1,200.00. Dental Benefit Basic (Part A) - 100% coverage Major Restorative (Part B) - 5075% coverage Orthodontic (Part C) - 50% coverage Extended Health Care Benefit $25.00 No deductible, 100% reimbursement above deductible with vision care to a maximum $300.00 once every two years and eye exam to a maximum of $75.00 once every two years. Prepaid Prescription Drugs Included with Extended Health Care and reimbursed subject to the terms of that benefitProgramme No deductible.
(b) However, if any employee is otherwise covered for M.S.P., the employee may opt out of the M.S.P. coverage under this Agreement. If such other coverage ceases, then it shall be the employee's responsibility to notify the Employer and to request coverage which the Employer shall then provide immediately.
(c) The Employer shall remit the required contributions under this Article to the Administrator appointed by the Trustees of the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan by the tenth (10th) day of the month for which such contributions are due. Cheques are to be made payable to the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan.
(d) The Employer shall remit contributions for employees who are absent from work due to an illness or accident for up to fifty-two (52) weeks.
(e) For employees who become laid off, the Employer shall remit contributions required to maintain the Medical Services Plan of B.C. coverage, Extended Health Care Benefit and Benefit, Prepaid Prescription Drug Benefit if applicable applicable, and the Group Term Life Insurance Benefits. This lay-off provision shall take effect on the first (1st) day of the month following the month in which the employee was laid off and shall continue during the lay-off but for a maximum period of one three (13) monthmonths.
(f) The full cost of the Health and Welfare Plan shall be borne one hundred percent (100%) by the Employer.
(i) Employees who are covered by the Health and Welfare Plan shall contribute 33_% of total premiums. However, during any month during which an employee works more than 100 hours, the Employer shall pay the total premiums for such employee.
(ii) Casual employees as defined in the collective agreement shall not be covered by the Health and Welfare Plan. That is to say, employees who have worked seventy-five (75) days, and continue to be employed, shall be eligible to join the Welfare Plan the first (1st) day of the month following completion of said days.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN. (a) Effective December 1st, 1997, 30.01 All employees will be covered by the Employer agrees to continue participation in the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Company's Health and Welfare Plan and Trust Fund (The Plan and Fund) for all employees subject to the jurisdiction of this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as employees)Plan. The Employer will continue and/or commence contributions to the Plan and Fund coverage on the following basis:
(1) from the effective date for all employees who have completed the requirements set forth in (2) below; as of the effective date;
(2) for all other employees as of the effective date and all employees whose date of employment is after the effective date:
(i) from the first (lst1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is one (1) month after his date of employment, contributions coverage shall commence with respect to all benefits except Dental;
(ii) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is two (2) months after his date of employment, contributions coverage shall commence with respect to Dental benefits;
(iii) from part time employees who work an average of twenty (20) hours per week for a period of thirteen (13) consecutive weeks shall receive Health and Welfare benefits. The employee must fail to meet the date above requirements for a period of employment for all benefits for any employee subject to the transfer provisions of the Plan. thirteen (13) consecutive weeks before they are disqualified.
30.02 The Employer agrees to make such monthly contributions continue coverage for all employees subject to the Trust Fund for the benefits to be provided to its employees as the Trustees of the Plan and Trust Fund shall establish from time to time and do such other things as may be required to become and remain an Employer under the Plan and Trust Fund. provisions above.
30.03 It will be the responsibility of the Employer to ensure that all employees complete such forms as are required in the operation and administration of the Plan Benefit Plans and for making the required contributions to the Trust Fund on their behalfensuring coverage is maintained. Failure of the Employer to secure the necessary administration forms from employees, forward completed forms and/or remit contributions on the due date to the Administrator as appointed by the Trusteesadministrators, will cause the Employer to be liable for any claims arising as a result of such failure. .
30.04 It shall be the UnionEmployer's responsibility to supply all necessary administration forms to the Employer. forms.
30.05 The benefits as described below shall be provided to the employees in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Plan and Fundvarious Benefit Plans: has accident, sickness, Medical Services Plan of B.C. Payment of premiums for coverage at such rates as may be established from time to time by the B.C. Government which has not opted out Group Term Life Insurance$20,000.00 Insurance 2X employee's yearly earnings to the nearest $1,000.00 Accidental Death and An amount equal to the Group Term Dismemberment Insurance Life Insurance Weekly Indemnity Benefits 66_% of weekly salary rounded 1X the employee's yearly earnings to the nearest $10.00 per week of $255.00 per week, or E.I. maximum Long Term Disability Benefit 1,000.00 Weekly Indemnity Benefits 75% of monthly salary weekly salary. Benefits to be paid on a maximum of $750.00 52 week duration basis (1/4/52) effective December 1, 1993 Dental Benefit Basic (Part A) - 100% coverage coverage, Major Restorative (Part B) 90% patches. - 5090% coverage coverage, Orthodontic (Part C) - 50% coverage Extended Health Care Benefit $25.00 No deductible, 100% reimbursement above deductible with vision care and nicotine Prescription Drugs Included with Extended Health Care and reimbursed subject to the terms of that benefit.Benefit
(b) 30.06 However, if any employee is otherwise covered for M.S.P., the employee may opt out of the M.S.P. coverage under this Agreement. If such other coverage ceases, then it shall be the employee's responsibility to notify the Employer and to request coverage which the Employer shall then provide immediately.
(c) 30.07 The Employer shall remit the required contributions under this Article to the Administrator appointed by the Trustees of the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan by the tenth (10th) day of the month for which such contributions are due. Cheques are to be made payable to the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan.
(d) The Employer shall remit contributions continue coverage for employees who are absent from work due to an illness or accident for up to fifty-two (52) weeks.
(e) 30.08 For full time employees who become are laid off, the Employer shall remit contributions required to maintain the Medical Services Plan of B.C. coverage, Extended Health Care Benefit and Prepaid Prescription Drug Benefit if applicable and the Group Term Life Insurance Benefits. This lay-off provision shall take effect on the first (1st) day of the month following the month in which the employee was laid off and shall continue during the lay-off but for a maximum period of one (1) month.
(f) The full cost of the Health and Welfare Plan shall be borne one hundred percent (100%) by the Employer.
(i) Employees who are covered by the Health and Welfare Plan shall contribute 33_% of total premiums. However, during any month during which an employee works more than 100 hours, the Employer shall pay the total premiums for such employee.
(ii) Casual employees as defined in the collective agreement shall not be covered by the Health and Welfare Plan. That is to say, employees who have worked seventy-five (75) days, and continue to be employedprovide employees with M.S.P., shall be eligible to join the Welfare Plan the first (1st) day of the month following completion of said days.E.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN. (a) Effective December 1st, 1997, the Employer agrees A. Creation of Trust Agreement The parties have agreed to continue participation in the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division establish a Health and Welfare Plan Fund under an Agreement and Declaration of Trust Fund (The Plan drafted by the Employer and Fund) for all employees subject to executed by the jurisdiction Unions and the Employer. Such Agreement and Declaration of this Agreement Trust (hereinafter referred to as employees). The Employer will continue and/or commence contributions to the Plan and Fund on the following basis:
(1“trust agreement”) from the effective date provides for all employees who have completed the requirements set forth in (2) below; as a Board of the effective date;
(2) for all other employees as Trustees composed of the effective date and all employees whose date an equal number of employment is after the effective date:
(i) from the first (lst) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is one (1) month after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to all benefits except Dental;
(ii) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is two (2) months after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to Dental benefits;
(iii) from the date of employment for all benefits for any employee subject to the transfer provisions of the Plan. The Employer agrees to make such monthly contributions to the Trust Fund for the benefits to be provided to its employees as the Trustees of the Plan and Trust Fund shall establish from time to time and do such other things as may be required to become and remain an Employer under the Plan and Trust Fund. It will be the responsibility representatives of the Employer to ensure that all employees complete such forms as are required in the operation and administration of the Plan and for making the required contributions to the Trust Fund on their behalf. Failure of the Employer to secure the necessary administration forms from employees, forward completed forms and/or remit contributions on the due date to the Administrator as appointed by the Trustees, will cause the Employer to be liable for any claims arising as a result of such failure. It shall be the Union's responsibility to supply all necessary administration forms to the Employer. The benefits as described below shall be provided to the employees in accordance with the terms and conditions Board of the Plan and Fund: Medical Services Plan of B.C. Payment of premiums for coverage at such rates as may be established from time to time by the B.C. Government which has not opted out Group Term Life Insurance$20,000.00 Accidental Death and An amount equal to the Group Term Dismemberment Insurance Life Insurance Weekly Indemnity Benefits 66_% of weekly salary rounded to the nearest $10.00 per week of $255.00 per week, or E.I. maximum Long Term Disability Benefit 75% of monthly salary to a maximum of $750.00 Dental Benefit Basic (Part A) - 100% coverage Major Restorative (Part B) - 50% coverage Orthodontic (Part C) - 50% coverage Extended Health Care Benefit $25.00 deductible, 100% reimbursement above deductible with vision care Prescription Drugs Included with Extended Health Care and reimbursed subject to the terms of that benefit.
(b) However, if any employee is otherwise covered for M.S.P., the employee may opt out of the M.S.P. coverage under this Agreement. If such other coverage ceases, then it shall be the employee's responsibility to notify the Employer and to request coverage which the Employer shall then provide immediately.
(c) The Employer shall remit the required contributions under this Article to the Administrator appointed by the Trustees of the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan by the tenth (10th) day of the month for which such contributions are due. Cheques are to be made payable to the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan.
(d) The Employer shall remit contributions for employees who are absent from work due to an illness or accident for up to fifty-two (52) weeks.
(e) For employees who become laid off, the Employer shall remit contributions required to maintain the Medical Services Plan of B.C. coverage, Extended Health Care Benefit and Prepaid Prescription Drug Benefit if applicable and the Group Term Life Insurance Benefits. This lay-off provision shall take effect on the first (1st) day of the month following the month in which the employee was laid off and shall continue during the lay-off but for a maximum period of one (1) month.
(f) The full cost of the Health and Welfare Plan Fund shall determine in their discretion and within the terms of this Agreement and the Agreement and Declaration of Trust such health and welfare benefits to be borne one hundred percent (100%) by the Employer.
(i) Employees who are covered extended by the Health and Welfare Plan shall contribute 33_% Fund to employees and/or their dependents. The University and the Union agree to continue their affiliation with the Massachusetts Public Employees Health and Welfare Fund (Fund) for the purpose of total premiums. However, during any month during which an employee works more than 100 hoursproviding health and welfare benefits to members of the bargaining unit and/or their dependents; provided that, the Employer shall pay parties understand that the University has no authority or discretion to determine the specific benefits provided for by the Fund.
B. Funding Year 1: Effective December 31, 2014, a pool of one quarter (0.25) of 1% of the total premiums for such employee.
(ii) Casual employees salaries of all members of the bargaining unit shall be available as defined in part of a pool to be applied by agreement of the collective agreement shall parties differentially to address specific operational needs and may not be covered by applied across the board. The funds described in this section shall be applied to increase the employer’s contribution to the Health and Welfare PlanTrust at no less than required by the fund. That is A joint labor management committee consisting of equal numbers of Management and Association representatives shall meet to saybargain and agree upon the distribution of the funds described above throughout the life of this agreement. Year 2: Effective December 31, employees who have worked seventy-five 2015, a pool of one quarter (750.25) days, and continue of 1% of the total salaries of all members of the bargaining unit shall be available as part of a pool to be employed, applied by agreement of the parties differentially to address specific operational needs and may not be applied across the board. The funds described in this section shall be eligible applied to join increase the employer’s contribution to the Health and Welfare Plan Trust at no less than required by the first (1st) day fund. A joint labor management committee consisting of equal numbers of Management and Association representatives shall meet to bargain and agree upon the distribution of the month following completion funds described above throughout the life of said daysthis agreement. Year 3: Effective December 31, 2016, , a pool of one quarter (0.25) of 1% of the total salaries of all members of the bargaining unit shall be available as part of a pool to be applied by agreement of the parties differentially to address specific operational needs and may not be applied across the board. The funds described in this section shall be applied to increase the employer’s contribution to the Health and Welfare Trust at no less than required by the fund. A joint labor management committee consisting of equal numbers of Management and Association representatives shall meet to bargain and agree upon the distribution of the funds described above throughout the life of this agreement.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN. 14.01 The Union warrants and represents that the Union’s Health & Welfare Trust Fund (athe “Trust Fund”) Effective December 1st, 1997is established to provide insurance and related benefit programmes for the Plan Members. The Trust Fund is supervised by a board of trustees including employer and union trustees.
a. The Employer agrees to remit the amount outlined under Schedule “A” for health insurance coverage for each hour worked by each employee covered under this Agreement in accordance with the Remittances to the Union Article 6 and the Union’s dues and remittance policy and directive.
b. Upon successful completion of probation, the Employer agrees to continue participation in the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan and Trust Fund (The Plan and Fund) shall remit a lump sum contribution for all employees subject hours worked to the jurisdiction a maximum of this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as employees). The Employer will continue and/or commence contributions to the Plan and Fund on the following basis:
(1) from the effective date for all employees who have completed the requirements set forth in (2) below; as of the effective date;
(2) for all other employees as of the effective date and all employees whose date of employment is after the effective date:
(i) from the first (lst) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is one (1) month after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to all benefits except Dental;
(ii) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is two (2) months after his date or three hundred and twenty (320) hours (including the employee’s portion of employmentthe LTD premium), contributions shall commence with respect to Dental benefits;
(iii) from the date of employment for all benefits for any employee subject to the transfer provisions of the Union Benefit Plan. The Employer agrees is under no obligation to make such monthly contributions to the Trust Fund for the benefits to be provided to its employees as the Trustees of the Plan and Trust Fund shall establish from time to time and do such other things as may be required to become and remain an Employer under the Plan and Trust Fund. It will be the responsibility of the Employer to ensure that all employees complete such forms as are required in the operation and administration of the Plan and for making the required contributions to the Trust Fund on their behalf. Failure of the Employer to secure the necessary administration forms from employees, forward completed forms and/or remit contributions on the due date to the Administrator as appointed by the Trustees, will cause the Employer to be liable for any claims arising as a result of such failure. It shall be the Union's responsibility to supply all necessary administration forms to the Employer. The benefits as described below shall be provided to the employees in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Plan and Fund: Medical Services Plan of B.C. Payment of premiums for coverage at such rates as may be established from time to time by the B.C. Government which has not opted out Group Term Life Insurance$20,000.00 Accidental Death and An amount equal to the Group Term Dismemberment Insurance Life Insurance Weekly Indemnity Benefits 66_% of weekly salary rounded to the nearest $10.00 per week of $255.00 per week, or E.I. maximum Long Term Disability Benefit 75% of monthly salary to a maximum of $750.00 Dental Benefit Basic (Part A) - 100% coverage Major Restorative (Part B) - 50% coverage Orthodontic (Part C) - 50% coverage Extended Health Care Benefit $25.00 deductible, 100% reimbursement above deductible with vision care Prescription Drugs Included with Extended Health Care and reimbursed subject to the terms of that benefit.
(b) However, if any employee is otherwise covered for M.S.P., the employee may opt out of the M.S.P. coverage under this Agreement. If such other coverage ceases, then it shall be the employee's responsibility to notify the Employer and to request coverage which the Employer shall then provide immediately.
(c) The Employer shall remit the required contributions under this Article to the Administrator appointed by the Trustees of the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan by the tenth (10th) day of the month for which such contributions are due. Cheques are to be made payable to the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan.
(d) The Employer shall remit pay benefit contributions for employees who do not complete their probation. All funds remitted to the Union’s Benefit Plan are absent from work due considered irrevocable contributions and are to an illness or accident for up be submitted to fifty-two (52) weeksthe Union as indicated in Article 6.
(e) For employees who become laid off14.03 Subject to the entry requirements of the CLAC Health Fund, the fund agrees to keep each employee for whom the Employer has remitted covered for all Health Fund benefits, as long as there is enough money in the employee's account. In case there is not enough money in the employee's account, the employee will be notified by the CLAC Health Fund and given an opportunity to remain covered on a pay direct basis.
14.04 The Employer will cooperate in providing information as necessary for the proper administration of the Trust Fund, including the information outlined in the Remittance to the Union provisions in Article 6 and the Union’s dues and remittance policy and directive. The Employer further agrees to inform the Union of any changes in the above employee information.
14.05 All money being earned by the employee, such as the Employer's contribution to the CLAC Health Fund, as well as deductions made from the employee's wages, such as Union dues will be considered trust monies held on behalf of the employee until the money is paid to the Union.
14.06 The Trust Fund will be responsible for the timely reporting of taxable benefit amounts attributable to participation in the Trust Fund. Such communication will be in the form of T4A information slips issued by the Trust Fund or any other documentation that may be required for reporting to Canadian provincial or federal tax authorities.
14.07 The Union covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Employer against any and all claims made against, and liability of any nature incurred by, the Employer shall by reason of any amounts deducted from any employee's pay and remitted to the Union as provided herein. In the event that the Employer fails to remit contributions required according to maintain the Medical Services Plan of B.C. coveragethese articles, Extended Health Care Benefit and Prepaid Prescription Drug Benefit if applicable and the Group Term Life Insurance Benefitsthis indemnification is inoperable. This lay-off provision shall take effect on the first (1st) day of the month following the month in which the employee was laid off and shall continue during the lay-off but for a maximum period of one (1) month.
(f) The full cost of the Health and Welfare Plan Employer’s sole obligation pursuant to this article shall be borne one hundred percent (100%) by limited to making the Employerpayment more particularized herein.
(i) Employees who are covered by the Health and Welfare Plan shall contribute 33_% of total premiums. However, during any month during which an employee works more than 100 hours, the Employer shall pay the total premiums for such employee.
(ii) Casual employees as defined in the collective agreement shall not be covered by the Health and Welfare Plan. That is to say, employees who have worked seventy-five (75) days, and continue to be employed, shall be eligible to join the Welfare Plan the first (1st) day of the month following completion of said days.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN. A. The Employer shall contribute to the Teamsters Local 710 Health and Welfare Fund (a“Fund”), the sum of three hundred fifty-four dollars and seventy cents ($354.70) Effective December 1stper week for each employee covered by this Agreement who has been on the payroll thirty (30) days or more. The Employer must pay Health and Welfare contributions on all employees commencing thirty (30) days after their employment date regardless of whether they are full time or part time employees. Formatted: Font: (Default) Courier New, 199710 pt Formatted: Font: (Default) Courier New, 10 pt Formatted: Font: (Default) Courier New, 10 pt Formatted: Font: (Default) Courier New, 10 pt By the execution of this Agreement, the Employer agrees authorizes the Employers' Association who are parties hereto to enter into appropriate trust agreement necessary for the administration of such fund, and to designate the Employer Trustees under such Agreement, hereby waiving all notice thereof and ratifying all actions already taken or to be taken by such Trustees within the scope of their authority. If an employee is absent because of illness or off-the-job injury and notifies the Employer of such absence, the Employer shall continue participation to make the required contributions for a period of four (4) weeks unless required to make such contributions for a greater length of time pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA"). If an employee is injured on the job, the Employer shall continue to pay the required contributions until such employee returns to work; however, such contributions shall not be paid for a period of more than twelve (12) months. If such an employee returns to work in a light duty or modified work assignment, the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division counting of the maximum length of time for continued contributions shall be suspended, subject to being resumed if the employee is ultimately not able to fulfill the requirements of the light duty or modified work position and must be returned to leave status. If an employee is reinstated from medical leave with a full duty release and must be returned to medical leave status because of the same prior injury, then the counting of the maximum length of time for continued contributions shall resume from where it was stopped on reinstatement. Contributions to the Health and Welfare Plan Fund must be made for each week on each regular or casual employee who receives income attributable to that week, even though such employee may work only part-time under the provisions of this contract, including weeks where no work is performed under provisions of this contract (for example, vacation days, personal days or holidays), and Trust Fund (The Plan although contributions may be made for those weeks into some other Health and Welfare Fund) . Contributions will not be made for all employees subject a regular or casual employee for any week during which the employee performs no work and earns no income. It is agreed that in the event any Employer is delinquent at the end of a period in the payment of his contribution to the jurisdiction of Health and Welfare Fund or Funds created under this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as employees). The Employer will continue and/or commence contributions to the Plan and Fund on the following basis:
(1) from the effective date for all employees who have completed the requirements set forth contract in (2) below; as of the effective date;
(2) for all other employees as of the effective date and all employees whose date of employment is after the effective date:
(i) from the first (lst) day of the month next following or coincident accordance with the date which is one (1) month after his date rules and regulations of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to all benefits except Dental;
(ii) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is two (2) months after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to Dental benefits;
(iii) from the date of employment for all benefits for any employee subject to the transfer provisions of the Plan. The Employer agrees to make such monthly contributions to the Trust Fund for the benefits to be provided to its employees as the Trustees of such Funds, the Plan employees or their representatives shall have the right to take such action as they deem necessary until such delinquent payments are made, and Trust Fund it is further agreed that in the event such action is taken, the Employer shall establish from time be responsible to time and do such other things as may be required the employees for losses resulting therefrom. Employers, parties to become and remain an Employer this Agreement, agree to keep posted in a conspicuous place a copy of the Company s regular monthly report to the Trustees. Such reports shall contain the names of all employees covered by this Agreement on which payments have been made. Failure to report, the regular or regular extra men who are eligible for coverage, under the Plan Trustees' Agreement, shall automatically make the employer responsible to the employee for the same terms and Trust Fundconditions contained in the Trustees' Agreement as well as the same benefits contained in the insurance coverage. It will Any deletions or omissions of employees previously covered shall be the responsibility of the Employer under the above provisions. The Employer has agreed to ensure that make contributions into the Fund as indicated Effective March 7, 2016, the sum of three hundred fifty-four dollars and seventy cents ($354.70) per week in Health and Welfare Fund contributions for each employee covered by this Agreement. Effective August 1, 2016, the sum of three hundred seventy-four dollars and seventy cents ($374.70) per week in Health and Welfare Fund contributions for each employee covered by this Agreement. Formatted: Font: (Default) Courier New, 10 pt Formatted: Font: (Default) Courier New, 10 pt Formatted: Font: (Default) Courier New, 10 pt Formatted: Indent: First line: 0.44" Formatted: Font: (Default) Courier New, 10 pt Formatted: Font: (Default) Courier New, 10 pt Formatted: Font: (Default) Courier New, 10 pt Formatted: Font: (Default) Courier New, 10 pt Formatted: Font: (Default) Courier New, 10 pt Formatted: Font: (Default) Courier New, 10 pt Effective August 1, 2017, the sum of three hundred ninety-four dollars and seventy cents ($394.70) per week in Health and Welfare Fund contributions for each employee covered by this Agreement. Effective August 1, 2018, the sum of four hundred fourteen dollars and seventy cents ($414.70) per week in Health and Welfare Fund contributions for each employee covered by this Agreement. Action for delinquent Health and Welfare and Pension contributions may be institute by either the Local Union or Trustees. Employers who are delinquent must also pay all attorneys’ fees and costs of collection.
B. The Employer shall offer all employees complete such forms as are required in long-term disability coverage. The long-term disability plan shall provide employees coverage for 80% of wages until the operation and administration employee returns to work. The cost of the Plan long-term disability coverage shall be born exclusively by the Employer. The Employer shall provide, maintain and for making administer the required contributions Employer’s normal Health Care plan as provided at the Melrose Park complex, subject to the Trust Fund on their behalf. Failure of terms and conditions stated therein as the Employer to secure the necessary administration forms from employees, forward completed forms and/or remit contributions on the due date to the Administrator as appointed same may be amended by the Trustees, will cause the Employer to be liable effective at the start of the Company’s Health care plan year, for any claims arising as a result of such failure. It shall be each Employee in the Union's responsibility to supply all necessary administration forms to bargaining unit on the Employeractive seniority roster who enroll in the plan and pay the appropriate weekly contribution rate. The benefits weekly contribution rates are as described below follows: Normal Health Plan 1/1/2012 1/1/2014 1/1/2015 Single Coverage $16.00 $16.00 $17.50 Dual Coverage $27.00 $27.00 $30.00 Family Coverage $38.00 $38.00 $42.50 Dental Plan 1/1/2014 1/1/2015 Single Coverage $1.00 $1.50 Dual Coverage $2.00 $3.00 Family Coverage $3.00 $4.50 Vision Plan 1/1/2014 1/1/2015 Single Coverage $ .30 $ .30 Dual Coverage $ .60 $ .60 Family Coverage $ .90 $ .90
1) The Company shall be provided also offer HMO plans, when available to other Jewel associates in the employees in accordance Chicagoland area, with the terms and conditions same employee contribution rates available to other Jewel employees at the next available open enrollment period.
2) Employees will only be entitled to single coverage after ninety (90) days of the Plan and Fund: Medical Services Plan of B.C. Payment of premiums for coverage at such rates service as may be established from time to time required by the B.C. Government which has not opted out Group Term Life Insurance$20,000.00 Accidental Death and An amount equal to the Group Term Dismemberment Insurance Life Insurance Weekly Indemnity Benefits 66_% of weekly salary rounded to the nearest $10.00 per week of $255.00 per weekPPACA, or E.I. maximum Long Term Disability Benefit 75% of monthly salary to a maximum of $750.00 Dental Benefit Basic (Part A) - 100% coverage Major Restorative (Part B) - 50% coverage Orthodontic (Part C) - 50% coverage Extended Health Care Benefit $25.00 deductible, 100% reimbursement above deductible with vision care Prescription Drugs Included with Extended Health Care and reimbursed subject to the terms of that benefit.
(b) However, if any employee is otherwise covered for M.S.P., the employee may opt out of the M.S.P. coverage under this Agreement. If such other coverage ceases, then it shall be the employee's responsibility to notify the Employer and to request coverage which the Employer shall then provide immediately.
(c) The Employer shall remit the required contributions under this Article to the Administrator appointed by the Trustees of the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan by the tenth (10th) day of the month for which such contributions are due. Cheques are to be made payable to the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan.
(d) The Employer shall remit contributions for employees who are absent from work due to an illness or accident for up to fiftyprovided they average twenty-two (52) weeks.
(e) For employees who become laid off, the Employer shall remit contributions required to maintain the Medical Services Plan of B.C. coverage, Extended Health Care Benefit and Prepaid Prescription Drug Benefit if applicable and the Group Term Life Insurance Benefits. This lay-off provision shall take effect on the first (1st) day of the month following the month in which the employee was laid off and shall continue during the lay-off but for a maximum period of one (1) month.
(f) The full cost of the Health and Welfare Plan shall be borne one hundred percent (100%) by the Employer.
(i) Employees who are covered by the Health and Welfare Plan shall contribute 33_% of total premiums. However, during any month during which an employee works more than 100 hours, the Employer shall pay the total premiums for such employee.
(ii) Casual employees as defined in the collective agreement shall not be covered by the Health and Welfare Plan. That is to say, employees who have worked seventy-five (75) days, and continue to be employed, shall be eligible to join the Welfare Plan the first (1st) day of the month following completion of said days.eight
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN. (a) Effective December February 1st, 19972002, the Employer agrees to continue participation in the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan and Trust Fund (The Plan and Fund) for all employees subject to the jurisdiction of this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as employees). The Employer will continue and/or commence making contributions to the Plan and Fund on the following basis:
(1) from the effective date for all employees who have completed the requirements set forth in (2) below; , as of the effective date;
(2) for all other employees as of the effective date and all employees whose date of employment is after the effective date:
(i) from the first (lst1st) day of the next month next following or coincident with the date which is one (1) month after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to all benefits except Dental;
(ii) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is two (2) months after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to Dental benefitsBenefits;
(iii) from the date of employment for all benefits for any employee subject to the transfer provisions of the Plan. The Employer agrees to make such monthly contributions to the Trust Fund for the benefits to be provided to its employees as the Trustees of the Plan and Trust Fund shall establish from time to time and do such other things as may be required to become and remain an Employer under the Plan and Trust Fund. It will be the responsibility of the Employer to ensure that all employees complete such forms as are required in the operation and administration of the Plan and for making the required contributions to the Trust Fund on their behalf. Failure of the Employer to secure the necessary administration forms from employees, forward completed forms and/or remit contributions on the due date to the Administrator as appointed by the Trustees, Trustees will cause the Employer to be liable for any claims arising as a result of such failure. It shall be the Union's responsibility to supply all necessary administration forms to the Employer. The benefits Benefits as described below shall be provided to the employees in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Plan and Fund: Medical Services Plan of B.C. Payment of premiums for coverage at such rates as may be established from time to time by the B.C. Government which has not opted out Group Term Life Insurance$20,000.00 Insurance $50,000.00 Accidental Death and An amount equal to the Group Term Insurance Dismemberment Insurance Life Insurance Weekly Indemnity Benefits 66_% of weekly salary rounded to the nearest $10.00 per EI maximum, benefits to be paid on the first (1st) day of accident, fourth (4th) day of sickness, 52 week of $255.00 per week, or E.I. maximum duration basis (1/4/52). Long Term Disability Benefit 75% of monthly salary to a maximum of $750.00 Dental Benefit Basic (Part A) - 100% coverage Major Restorative per month (Part B) - 50% coverage coverage; Orthodontic (Part C) - 50% coverage Extended Health Care Benefit $25.00 deductible, ; 100% reimbursement above deductible with vision care Prescription Drugs Included with Extended Health Care and reimbursed subject to the terms of that benefit.
benefit (b) However, if any employee is otherwise covered for M.S.P., the employee may opt out of the M.S.P. coverage under this Agreement. If such other coverage ceases, then it shall be the employee's responsibility to notify the Employer and to request coverage which the Employer shall then provide immediately.
(c) The Employer shall remit the required contributions under this Article to the Administrator appointed by the Trustees of the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan by the tenth (10th) day of the month for which such contributions are due. Cheques are to be made payable to the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan.
(d) The Employer shall remit contributions for employees who are absent from work due to an illness or accident for up to fifty-two (52) weeks.
(e) For employees who become laid off, the Employer shall remit contributions required to maintain the Medical Services Plan of B.C. coverage, Extended Health Care Benefit and Prepaid Prescription Drug Benefit if applicable and the Group Term Life Insurance Benefits. This lay-off provision shall take effect on the first (1st) day of the month following the month in which the employee was laid off and shall continue during the lay-off but for a maximum period of one (1) month.
(f) The full cost of the Health and Welfare Plan shall be borne one hundred percent (100%) by the Employer.
(i) Employees who are covered by the Health and Welfare Plan shall contribute 33_% of total premiums. However, during any month during which an employee works more than 100 hours, the Employer shall pay the total premiums for such employee.
(ii) Casual employees as defined in the collective agreement shall not be covered by the Health and Welfare Plan. That is to say, employees who have worked seventy-five (75) days, and continue to be employed, shall be eligible to join the Welfare Plan the first (1st) day of the month following completion of said days.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN. (a) Effective December 1stThe parties hereto agree that the Company shall, 1997for the term of this Agreement, the Employer agrees to continue participation become a participant in the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan and a Trust Fund (The Plan designated as the TEAMSTERS MISCELLANEOUS SECURITY FUND for the purpose of providing for the benefit of employees and Fund) their dependents, payments for any or all of the following: Accident and certain Medical and Hospital Expenses. Said Trust Fund is administered by a Board of Trustees on which employees subject to the jurisdiction of this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as employees)and employers are equally represented. The Employer will continue and/or commence contributions parties further agree to the Plan and Fund on the following basis:
(1) from the effective date for be bound by all employees who have completed the requirements set forth in (2) below; as of the effective date;
(2) for all other employees as of the effective date terms and all employees whose date of employment is after the effective date:
(i) from the first (lst) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is one (1) month after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to all benefits except Dental;
(ii) from the first (1st) day of the month next following or coincident with the date which is two (2) months after his date of employment, contributions shall commence with respect to Dental benefits;
(iii) from the date of employment for all benefits for any employee subject to the transfer provisions of the Plan“Agreement and Declaration of Trust Providing for Teamsters Miscellaneous Security Fund” originally established October 8, 1959. The Employer agrees Subject to make such monthly contributions to the Trust Fund for the benefits to be provided to its employees as the Trustees of the Plan and Trust Fund shall establish from time to time and do such other things as may be required to become and remain an Employer under the Plan and Trust Fund. It will be the responsibility of the Employer to ensure that all employees complete such forms as are required change in the operation and administration amount of the Plan and for making the required contributions to the Trust Fund on their behalf. Failure of the Employer to secure the necessary administration forms from employeespayment as hereinafter provided, forward completed forms and/or remit contributions on the due date to the Administrator as appointed by the Trustees, will cause the Employer to be liable for any claims arising as a result of such failure. It shall be the Union's responsibility to supply all necessary administration forms to the Employer. The benefits as described below shall be provided to the employees in accordance effective with the terms and conditions month of the Plan and Fund: Medical Services Plan of B.C. Payment of premiums for coverage at such rates as may be established from time to time by the B.C. Government which has not opted out Group Term Life Insurance$20,000.00 Accidental Death and An amount equal to the Group Term Dismemberment Insurance Life Insurance Weekly Indemnity Benefits 66_% of weekly salary rounded to the nearest $10.00 per week of $255.00 per weekOctober 1, or E.I. maximum Long Term Disability Benefit 75% of monthly salary to a maximum of $750.00 Dental Benefit Basic (Part A) - 100% coverage Major Restorative (Part B) - 50% coverage Orthodontic (Part C) - 50% coverage Extended Health Care Benefit $25.00 deductible, 100% reimbursement above deductible with vision care Prescription Drugs Included with Extended Health Care and reimbursed subject to the terms of that benefit.
(b) However, if any employee is otherwise covered for M.S.P., the employee may opt out of the M.S.P. coverage under this Agreement. If such other coverage ceases, then it shall be the employee's responsibility to notify the Employer and to request coverage which the Employer shall then provide immediately.
(c) The Employer shall remit the required contributions under this Article to the Administrator appointed by the Trustees of the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan by the tenth (10th) day of the month for which such contributions are due. Cheques are to be made payable to the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan.
(d) The Employer shall remit contributions for employees who are absent from work due to an illness or accident for up to fifty-two (52) weeks.
(e) For employees who become laid off, the Employer shall remit contributions required to maintain the Medical Services Plan of B.C. coverage, Extended Health Care Benefit and Prepaid Prescription Drug Benefit if applicable and the Group Term Life Insurance Benefits. This lay-off provision shall take effect on the first (1st) day of the month following the month in which the employee was laid off and shall continue during the lay-off but for a maximum period of one (1) month.
(f) The full cost of the Health and Welfare Plan shall be borne one hundred percent (100%) by the Employer.
(i) Employees who are covered by the Health and Welfare Plan shall contribute 33_% of total premiums. However, during any month during which an employee works more than 100 hours, 2004 the Employer shall pay into such trust fund the total sum of $513.00 for each regular employee covered by this Agreement. Such payments shall be used for the purpose of providing a multiple choice hospital and medical plan for employees and their dependents and specifically designated as TEAMSTERS MISCELLANEOUS PLAN “D”. Such payments shall be due on the first day of the calendar month and shall be paid not later than the tenth (10TH) day of same month. The parties hereto recognize that because of circumstances beyond their control, premiums for such employee.
(ii) Casual plans as are provided herein may change from time to time; and inasmuch as it is the intention of the parties that the benefits provided the employees as defined in and their dependents shall be maintained throughout the collective agreement term of this Agreement, it is agreed that the amount of the monthly payment shall not for the term of this Agreement be covered an amount determined by the Health and Welfare Plan. That is to say, employees who have worked seventy-five (75) days, and continue Board of Trustees to be employed, necessary to maintain the TEAMSTERS MISCELLANEOUS PLAN ‘D”. A regular employee with respect to whom such monthly payments are required to be made shall be eligible to join the Welfare Plan the first (1st) day of the month following completion of said days.mean:
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HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN. (a) Effective December 1stThe Employer shall, 1997in addition to the wage payment, report and remit to the Employer agrees to continue participation in the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Ohio Bricklayers Health and Welfare Plan and Trust Fund (The Plan and Fund) administrator’s office contributions for all employees subject to hours of work performed for Employers by any Journeyman, Improver, Apprentice or Finisher properly employed under the jurisdiction and authority of this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as employees). The Employer will continue and/or commence contributions to Bricklayers Local #36 and within the Plan and Fund on the following basis:geographical limits of said Local Union’s jurisdiction.
(1a) from Said contributions shall be in the effective date for all employees who have completed the requirements set amounts set-forth in Article VI above for each HOUR WORKED.
(2b) below; as The payments made to said Plan shall not constitute or be deemed wages due the employee not the property of the effective date;
(2) for all other employees as Employers, and the same shall continue to be held in accordance with the laws of the effective date United States, the State of Ohio and all employees whose date the Agreements, Declarations of employment is after the effective date:
(i) from the first (lst) day of the month next following Trust, By-Laws, Rules and Regulations duly established, adopted, arbitrated or coincident with the date which is one (1) month after his date of employment, contributions shall commence amended with respect to all benefits except Dental;
(ii) from said Plan, and the first (1st) day Benefit Plan of the month next following or coincident with the date which is two (2) months after his date of employment, contributions said Fund shall commence with respect to Dental benefits;
(iii) from the date of employment for all benefits for any employee subject to the transfer be and remain qualified under applicable provisions of the Plan. The Employer agrees to make such monthly contributions to the Trust Fund for the benefits to be provided to its employees as the Trustees Internal Revenue Code of the Plan United States.
(c) The Employers will abide by all rules and Trust Fund shall establish regulations duly adopted by the Funds Trustees, including such, which from time to time impose administrative interest expenses and do such other things assessment charges on delinquent Employer reports and remittances.
Section 1. Employers subject to the terms of this Agreement who employ covered Employees within the territory covered by this Agreement shall abide by all terms and conditions of the Construction Industry Service Program as may be required follows:
1. Each Employer covered by this Agreement shall pay to become and remain an Employer under said Trust the Plan and Trust Fund. It will be the responsibility of following amounts for each HOUR WORKED by the Employer to ensure that all each journeyman, apprentice or other employees complete such forms as are required within the bargaining unit. Said hourly contributions shall increase to the following amounts in future years: May 1, 2017 May 1, 2018 May 1, 2019 May 1, 2020 May 1, 2021 Tile Layers Cuyahoga $0.17 $0.17 $0.18 $0.18 $0.18 Summit/Portage $0.15 $0.15 $0.15 $0.16 $0.16 Tile Finishers Cuyahoga $0.14 $0.15 $0.15 $0.15 $0.16 Summit/Portage $0.13 $0.13 $0.13 $0.14 $0.14 Thereafter, the contribution into CISP shall increase automatically to reflect an amount equal to .36% of the total hourly package for wages and fringe benefits (rounded up or down to the nearest xxxxx). CEA will notify the Union of the CISP amount and calculation for each year of the contract and the Union’s posted wage sheets shall reflect said amount. Additional CISP contribution amounts shall be in addition to the agreed-upon annual wage increases and added to the total package.
2. The purposes of the Trust shall be to promote the common good of the construction industry in the operation Greater Cleveland area by providing financial support for various activities such as:
a. Payment of management’s cost in connection with joint apprenticeship programs in the construction industry.
b. Payment of management’s expenses in creating, operating, and maintaining of additional educational and training facilities for the benefit of the construction industry and its employees.
c. Payment of management’s expenses for the improvement of safety practices in the construction industry in the Greater Cleveland area.
d. Payment of management’s expenses in connection with the administration of activities jointly administered with unions in the Plan and construction industry in the Greater Cleveland area. (The Construction Industry Service Program is not a program jointly administered with the unions in the construction industry.)
e. Payment of management’s expenses in connection with the establishment of a public relations program for making the required contributions to the Trust Fund on their behalf. Failure benefit of the Employer construction industry in the Greater Cleveland area.
f. Payment of management’s expenses in connection with the collection and distribution of wage and related data to secure all segments of the necessary administration forms from employees, forward completed forms and/or remit contributions on construction industry in the due date Greater Cleveland area to the Administrator as appointed insure conformity by the Trustees, will cause the Employer to be liable for any claims arising as a result of such failure. It shall be the Union's responsibility to supply all necessary administration forms to the Employer. The benefits as described below shall be provided to the employees in accordance Employers with the terms and conditions of the Plan and Fund: Medical Services Plan of B.C. such wage agreements.
g. Payment of premiums management’s expenses for coverage the maintenance of the office facilities and personnel engaged in the activities of the Construction Industry Service Program.
Section 2. Any Employer who does not pay the Construction Industry Service Program (CISP) contributions when performing under the General President’s Agreement or National Maintenance Agreements, shall contribute a like amount to Northern Ohio Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Regional Training Center Fund for safety and training program assistance. The intent of this paragraph is to maintain economic competitiveness.
Section 3. It is agreed by the Employer that the Construction Industry Service Program Trust Fund shall not be used by lobbying in support of anti-labor Legislation of any kind at municipal, state or national levels, or to subsidize any contractor or contractor association in connection with any work stoppage or strike.
Section 4. The Trustees of said Program shall comply with all present and future federal laws governing the same.
Section 5. Payments shall be in accordance with such rates instructions and on such forms as are furnished by the Trustees. Delinquent contributors shall be subject to such penalties as the Trustees may be established prescribe from time to time by the B.C. Government which has not opted out Group Term Life Insurance$20,000.00 Accidental Death and An amount equal to the Group Term Dismemberment Insurance Life Insurance Weekly Indemnity Benefits 66_% of weekly salary rounded to the nearest $10.00 per week of $255.00 per week, or E.I. maximum Long Term Disability Benefit 75% of monthly salary to a maximum of $750.00 Dental Benefit Basic (Part A) - 100% coverage Major Restorative (Part B) - 50% coverage Orthodontic (Part C) - 50% coverage Extended Health Care Benefit $25.00 deductible, 100% reimbursement above deductible with vision care Prescription Drugs Included with Extended Health Care and reimbursed subject to the terms of that benefittime.
(b) However, if Section 6. The Union shall have no participation or control of any employee is otherwise covered for M.S.P., kind or degree whatever nor shall the employee may opt out of Union be connected in any way whatever with the M.S.P. coverage under this Agreement. If such other coverage ceases, then it shall be the employee's responsibility to notify the Employer and to request coverage which the Employer shall then provide immediatelyConstruction Industry Service Program.
(c) The Employer shall remit the required contributions under this Article to the Administrator appointed by the Trustees of the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan by the tenth (10th) day of the month for which such contributions are due. Cheques are to be made payable to the Teamsters Local 213 Miscellaneous Division Health and Welfare Plan.
(d) The Employer shall remit contributions for employees who are absent from work due to an illness or accident for up to fifty-two (52) weeks.
(e) For employees who become laid off, the Employer shall remit contributions required to maintain the Medical Services Plan of B.C. coverage, Extended Health Care Benefit and Prepaid Prescription Drug Benefit if applicable and the Group Term Life Insurance Benefits. This lay-off provision shall take effect on the first (1st) day of the month following the month in which the employee was laid off and shall continue during the lay-off but for a maximum period of one (1) month.
(f) The full cost of the Health and Welfare Plan shall be borne one hundred percent (100%) by the Employer.
(i) Employees who are covered by the Health and Welfare Plan shall contribute 33_% of total premiums. However, during any month during which an employee works more than 100 hours, the Employer shall pay the total premiums for such employee.
(ii) Casual employees as defined in the collective agreement shall not be covered by the Health and Welfare Plan. That is to say, employees who have worked seventy-five (75) days, and continue to be employed, shall be eligible to join the Welfare Plan the first (1st) day of the month following completion of said days.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement