Local 70 members who are sick or hurt – you may have benefits coming.

In order to be eligible for Sick Benefits, claims must be filed at Local 70’s office within thirty (30) days of disability. Also dues, for the previous month, must have been paid on time.

Sick Benefit Fund Bylaws, Section 4: A member depositing an Honorable Withdrawal Card, or Transfer Card, or who is reinstated, shall not be eligible for any disability benefits due to injury sustained, or illness suffered within a six (6) month period after said Card is deposited, or after said reinstatement; that is, there will be no liability for payment of benefits for any disability having its inception during the six (6) month period. All claims must be filed within thirty (30) days after the date of eligibility. All claims must be filed previous to transferring from Local No. 70.