EARN WHAT YOU’RE WORTH
Your skills are in high demand. Employers should pay what you’re worth. Don’t stress out trying to negotiate your own wage. Instead, let us to ensure you enjoy industry-leading wages and world-class benefits. See our wage rates here.
BETTER BENEFITS, BETTER LIFE
Local 49 members receive top-tier benefits. Does your current employer give you all this?
100% employer-paid family health insurance
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- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, vision and more benefits without paying monthly premiums.
- Health reimbursement account.
- Health insurance deductible waived when you complete voluntary physical.
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A retirement you can count on
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- Pension — unlike other retirement plans, our pension plan pays a monthly retirement benefit for life and, if a spousal benefit option is chosen, for the life of the member’s surviving spouse. The Central Pension Fund is well funded, with more than $20 billion in assets.
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Career development
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- Free training opportunities at our state-of-the-art training center in Hinckley.
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Life insurance for peace of mind
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- $5,000 life insurance at no cost to active members, with the option to purchase additional insurance with no medical exam.
- $2,500 in accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
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And more …
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- Free and discounted legal services.
- Free roadside assistance.
- Discounted tax prep service.
- Free online college program.
- Access to scholarship opportunities.
- Access to Building Trades Credit Union.
- Free financial planning services.
- Member discount program.
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DON’T SETTLE FOR LESS — JOIN US
Ready to take your career to the next level? Contact Steve Piper today at 612-877-3718 or work.union@local49.org.