New Laborers, working with a Signatory Contractor within Summit, Portage or Medina County, have 8 days to join Local 894.

A current pay stub, drivers' license or State ID is required at the time of application.

As of January 1, 2012 the minimum payment towards Initiation is $232.00 and is required the day Application is made. Initiation fee is $500 plus $96.00 for the first three months union dues in advance (@$32.00 per month).

Union dues are due on the first of each every month and are the responsibility of the Laborer. Your dues are not deducted from your paycheck.

Dues can be paid many months in advanced if preferred.

As part of its education initiatives, OLFBP is pleased to announce Retirement counseling.

Before members commence their pension benefits, a representative from the OLFBP Fund Office will come to your local Union office the fourth (4^th) Tuesday and meet with members to explain the different options available to them and answer any questions they may have. If this is not convenient for you please call Lee Fischer at 1-800-236-6437 to set up a convenient time for you. During the session, the representative will assist the member in completing all of the forms needed to commence retirement and retiree insurance.

Members should try to meet with the counselor approximately 90 days before they wish to receive their first pension check. They do not have to wait until they quit working to apply for a pension benefit. Married members are encouraged to bring their spouse’s to the meeting since some forms may require the spouse’s signature.

The benefits of attending a retirement counseling session include:

• A better understanding of the pension and retiree insurance benefits available.
• A quicker pension processing time; members can get their first check sooner.
• Interested members should contact Lee Fischer, Benefits Counselor at 1-800-236-6437 to set up a meeting. The following information will be needed before the session:
  • The last day the member worked or plans to work.
  • The member’s estimated Social Security benefit at Normal Retirement age if interested in Social Security leveling options.
  • If applying for disability pension benefits, we need to know the date of disability.