BENEFITS

Local 11 Retirement Benefits: Active members who retire from a Local 11 represented shop can apply to the Executive Board for Local 11 Retirement Benefit. The benefit is equal to $25 for each year the retiree was a member of NABET/CWA Local 11 with a cap of $500.

Member Assistance Program: A confidential referral service for members who need help with a personal or substance abuse problem. Call the local office, or talk to your union representative about contacting one of Local 11's certified counselors.

Local 11 Death Benefit: A benefit paid to Local 11 member's beneficiary in the event of the member's death. The benefit equal is to the sum of $1000. The Death Benefit is not payable if the member has already received the Retirement Benefit from Local 11. Call the Local 11 office for information, or to update your beneficiary information. Members should make sure their beneficiary information on the file at the local office is current and correct..

Local 11 Scholarships: A grant of $500, per year for 4 years to help members defray the cost of college for themselves or their children. A limited number of scholarships are available each year. Recipients are selected by lottery during the Annual Local 11 Shop Stewards Dinner in March. Call the Local 11 office for details on how to apply.

Local 11 Legal Service Plans: Free initial consultation and reduced rate services for Local 11 members. Legal referrals: This service is provided by the firm of Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C. Mineola, NY. Call the Local 11 office, or see your union representative for more information, or call the law firm of Meyer, Suozzi, English and Klein (516) 741-6565.

The Buyer's Edge: A "Buy-By-Phone" service for union members. Discounts on a wide range of merchandise including major appliances, audio, video, and computer hardware, travel discounts, pianos movers, new cars, and much, much more. Low price guarantees. Pick ups from local dealers. Call or stop by the local office for more information. Or ask your union representative for Buyer's Edge brochure.

CWA MasterCard: A low interest rate, no annual fee MasterCard that shows you are a member of the CWA. Many free benefits that you would have to pay extra for with other credit cards. Special union negotiated features such as a skip payment option and a strike no-payment feature. A Gold MasterCard is available. For more information see the Union Privilege MasterCard page.

CWA 401-k plan: A qualified retirement savings account. Reduce your payroll taxes while saving for the future. For more information and enrollment forms visit www.cwasrt.com

Entertainment Industry Flex Plan: Medical, dental, and vision programs. Call the Local 11 office, (212) 757-3065, for availability and more information.

The Union Privilege Programs: A variety of special discount programs for union members only. Programs include mortgage and loan, auto club, medical, dental and prescription programs, and more... Visit the Union Privilege Web Site for the latest information about these programs.