Important Information for Local 393 Members Regarding COVID-19

March 16, 2020

Dear 393 Members and Contractors:

We are living in unprecedented times and navigating uncharted waters with regard to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. Our top priorities are protecting the health and welfare of our members and ensuring critical union business continues during these trying times.

Governor Gavin Newsom announced six counties in the Bay Area (San Francisco, Marin, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Alameda, and Contra Costa) are ordering residents to stay at home in an effort to help reduce the spread of coronavirus at a press conference today.

The order says residents must stay inside and venture out only for necessities for three weeks starting Tuesday in a desperate attempt by officials to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. Because of this, we will be closing the UA Local 393 Union Hall until further notice.

However, our members will still be able to sign out of work by leaving a message on the Emergency Out-Of-Work line (408-755-5627). Please speak clearly and leave the following information.

  • First and Last Name
  • The last four digits of you Social Security Number
  • Specify the list pertaining to your craft
To keep our members and contractors healthy and informed we are providing the following information:
  • Links the CDC and Santa Clara County Public Health Department websites for the latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates.
  • The 24/7 advise nurse telephone numbers for Anthem Blue Cross and Kaiser Permanente.
    • Anthem Blue Cross: 1-800-700-9184
    • Kaiser Permanente: 1-866-454-8855
  • The link to the EDD website for information regarding unemployment benefits. Governor Newsom has waived the one-week waiting period for people who are unemployed and/or disabled as a result of COVID-19.
  • A link to information on employment laws specifically pertaining to the Coronavirus Pandemic.
  • A special voicemail line for members and contractors to ask questions regarding items not covered in the information received from the above links or telephone numbers.
    • UA Local 393 Coronavirus Information Line: 408-755-5356

In an effort to address concerns regarding the Covid-19 Virus, UA Local Union 393 will do our best to keep everyone updated.

In Solidarity,

Steve Flores
Business Manager