Local 338 is an amalgamated union representing four separate bargaining units: Kaiser Aluminum - production/maintenance and clerical/technical workers, Kaiser Alutek workers, and LB Foster pre-cast/railroad ties division workers. We number more than 1000 private sector members who work primarily in manufacturing industries in North Eastern Washington.

 

JANUARY 12th UNION MEETING


January Union Meetings will take place on Tuesday the 12th at 7:30 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, and 7:30 pm.


Due to Phase-1 of the Washington State COVID-19 Allowances and Guidelines released on January 5th, 2021, Social Distancing and the proper use of Face Masks will be in force. Please bring your face mask.



November Hot Sheet


COVID-19 Information


Unemployment Insurance Fraud Awareness

 

Unemployment Fraud Next Steps



PENSION BENEFITS
If you have questions regarding your pension benefits and surviving spouse options please contact the Union Hall at 924-2650.


UPDATING YOUR BENEFICIARY
Have you taken time to update your current beneficiary? Keeping your intended beneficiary updated will ensure that the person you want to receive your benefits if something were to happen to you will receive them. There are beneficiary statements for your $54,000 life insurance policy through Kaiser, Fidelity Mutual 401k, Pension benefits through the Steelworker Pension Trust (SPT), and if you were employed by Kaiser Aluminum prior to April 30, 2004 the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC).  

To update your beneficiary statements, you can call the following phone numbers:

Kaiser Aluminum  927-6427
SPT                     1-800-848-1953
Fidelity Mutual     1-800-835-5095
PBGC                  1-800-400-7242 Case #19737000


QUALIFYING EVENTS
Have you had any recent changes in your dependent’s status? A “Qualifying Event” is a change in dependent status that could include a death, birth, divorce, marriage, adoption etc. Under the IRS federal guidelines you must notify the Company within 30 days of any dependent changes. Failure to notify the Company could result in new dependents not having medical, prescription, vision, or dental coverage until January of 2018. To notify the Company of any change call Donna Schrader at Extension 6427.

 

Union Meeting DateDate: January 12th
Times:7:30 am- 1:30 pm -3:30 pm-5:30 pm- 7:30 pm
Location: Union Hall SOAR Meeting DateCancelled
Time: 9:30 am
Location: Union Hall