FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT

MICHIGAN LABORERS’ VACATION

 

HOW OFTEN IS THERE A VACATION DISTRIBUTION?

The vacation distribution is done annually.

 

WHAT DAY WILL VACATION CHECKS BE MAILED OUT?

Your vacation benefit checks are mailed the last week in November.

 

CAN I GET MY VACATION MONEY EARLY IF I AM NOT WORKING ANYMORE?

No, vacation checks are not mailed out early unless it is for a death benefit, or the member has been inducted into the military.

 

WHAT IS THE LPL?

LPL stands for Laborers’ Political League.  Five cents for each hour worked is deducted from vacation pay if members have authorized this deduction.

 

WHAT WORK MONTHS ARE INCLUDED IN MY VACATION CHECK?

Vacation benefit checks are for the prior October through September of the current year if contributions are paid by the contractor prior to October 31.

 

CAN I PICK-UP MY CHECK FROM THE FUND OFFICE?

No, however, you may request that the check is mailed to your Local Union and pick it up there.

 

IF MY HOURS ARE TURNED IN LATE, WILL I STILL GET MY VACATION MONEY?

If hours are not paid by October 31^st, the money will not be on your November vacation benefit check.  If approved by the Board of Trustees, there will be a late distribution around mid-February for any September through October contributions paid in after October 31^st.

 

CAN I GIVE YOU MY ADDRESS CHANGE OVER THE PHONE?

No, for security reasons, you must call your Local Union to change your address.

 

CAN SPOUSES OR FRIENDS FIND OUT VACATION AMOUNTS?

No, the member must call the Fund Office.

 

CAN YOU TELL ME MY AMOUNT OF D & V (LABORERS’ METRO) VACATION?

No, you should call BeneSys to obtain this information (248-822-4142).

 

MONEY WAS DEDUCTED FROM MY PAYCHECK, BUT I DIDN’T RECEIVE A CHECK?

Chances are a check was not sent out because we don’t have an address and/or a dues card on file.  You should call the Local Union in the area you live or work in.