Latest Updates for UA Local 393 Members and Contractors

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March 24, 2020

Dear 393 Members and Contractors,

During the coronavirus pandemic, we will be providing our members with updated information to help them navigate this crisis. This will be done via email blasts and communications posted on our website (www.ualocal393.org). Please make sure you have all of the pertinent information we have provided by reading the communications posted on our website beginning March 16, 2020.

Below are our latest updates:

1. Question: Do 393 members have to sign out of work to receive the Supplemental Unemployment Benefits (SUB) provided to our members through the 393 Trust Funds?

Answer: On March 23, 2020, the UA Local 393 Health and Welfare and Pension Trust Funds Boards temporarily changed this requirement. 393 members do not have to sign out of work to receive Supplemental Unemployment Benefits (SUB).

2.  Beginning March 26, 2020, any changes in the operations of the Pipe Trades Training Center and changes to UA Local 393 Apprentice requirements and rules will be emailed to UA Local 393 Apprentices and posted on the Pipe Trades Training Center website (www.pipetradestraining.org).

3.  Beginning today, March 24, 2020, all UA members who signed out of work via the UA Local 393 Emergency Out-of-Work line (408-755-5627), may call back and asked to be removed from the out of work list one (1) time. This one-time request to be removed from the list will be allowed for two weeks ending April 7, 2020. Please speak clearly and leave the following information:

  • First and Last Name
  • The last four digits of your social security number
  • Say the words “Please remove me from the out of work list”

4.   As of March 23, 2020, the building that BeneSys works in will no longer be accessible to the public. Only workers with card keys can access the building. BeneSys can be reached via phone, email and postal service.

In solidarity,

Steve Flores
Business Manager