4/7/20 Update from the Business Manager

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April 7, 2020

Dear 393 Members and Contractors,

During the coronavirus pandemic, we are providing our members with updated information to help them navigate this crisis. This is done via email blasts and communications posted here 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. Union dues

The union is waiving the payment of non-working dues for April and May for all members. Future waiving of non-working dues will be done on a month-to-month basis during the coronavirus pandemic.

2. Available streams of unemployment income

Based on the most current information, this is a summary of the available revenue streams most members can access:

  • $450 – Normal EDD unemployment
  • $600 – Additional EDD unemployment during the coronavirus pandemic
  • $200 – Local 393 supplemental unemployment

3. Open enrollment

The union is allowing open enrollment for elected 401K, ERA, and childcare contributions for April and May only. The forms are available on the UA Local 393 website and can be accessed here. The forms must be mailed via USPS to:

UA Local Union 393
6150 Cottle Road
San Jose, CA 95123

4. Out of work list (OOWL)

Members can review the OOWL on the UA Local 393 website. It will be updated each Friday until further notice. The link is www.ualocal393.org/out-of-work-list.

UA Local 393 members are the most skilled and trained workers in the industry, with a willingness to comply to safety standards to ensure that projects get done on time and safely during this COVID-19 pandemic. The staff is working diligently to respond to questions, share information, and get members back to work safely.

In solidarity,

Steve Flores
Business Manager

P.S. Below are links that have been previously shared with important information to keep our members healthy and informed.

  • Links to the CDC and Santa Clara County Public Health Department websites for the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) updates.
  • The 24/7 advice nurse telephone numbers for Anthem Blue Cross and Kaiser Permanente.
    • Anthem Blue Cross: 1-800-700-9184
    • Kaiser Permanente: 1-866-454-8855
  • 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.
  • Link to information on employment laws specifically pertaining to the coronavirus pandemic.