Hello Brothers and Sisters,
I just want to report an important victory for Local 100 with the company American Corporate Security. In several Collective Bargaining Agreements with American Corporate Security in the Los Angeles / Long Beach Harbor there is an article under Health Insurance regarding those Individuals that waived out of Medical coverage because they were covered by another group major medical plan, or covered by their spouse's insurance coverage. When these members were approved to be waived the employer's Health and Welfare contributions were then supposed to be forwarded to the Union sponsored 401k plan for the employee. Recently a member needed assistance because they were getting no where with the company in regards to this issue. They contacted me and needed assistance. I proceeded with a grievance on behalf of the member and before it could even be submitted, the company agreed to retro any back money immediately and forward the Health and Welfare contributions to the Boon Group so that a 401k account could be set up with Wells Fargo on the employee's behalf. The company stated that this is the first employee to receive 401k benefits in that process at their sites in the Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbor. This is an important victory because this has been in the CBA well over 3 years! So I want to report this victory because I want you to understand that the Local is here for you and working hard on your behalf... If you have any issues regarding an incident like this please contact your representatives...
In Solidarity,
Azaveous Oliver
Chief Steward Local 100