REMEMBER THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE MANY BENEFITS THAT UNION PLUS OFFERS.
THESE BENEFITS INCLUDE: UNION CREDIT CARD, CREDIT COUNSELING, LOANS, REAL ESTATE HELP, MOVING SERVICES, SUPPLIMENTAL INSURANCE, AUTO INSURANCE, HEALTH SAVINGS, LEGAL SERVICES, EDUCATION SERVICES, TRAVEL CENTER, TIRE & SERVICE DISCOUNTS, POWELL'S BOOKSTORE, UNION MADE CHECKS, UNION MADE CLOTHING DISCOUNTS, MUSIC DISCOUNT CLUB & FLOWER SERVICES.
FOR UP-TO-DATE PROGRAM INFORMATION VISIT:
WWW.UNIONPLUS.ORG
ANYONE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THE VOLUNTARY, PAYROLL-DEDUCTED BENEFITS PLAN AVAILABLE TO IBEW MEMBERS SHOULD CALL NATIONAL GROUP PROTECTION @
1-800-344-9016.
BENEFITS INCLUDE: ACCIDENT COVERAGE, SHORT & LONG TERM DISABILITY, CANCER/CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE AND LIFE INSURANCE
THE 10 MOST COST EFFECTIVE PREVENTATIVE MEASURES AMERICANS CAN TAKE TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH
1. DAILY ASPRIN- DOCTOR SHOULD DISCUSS BENEFITS/RISKS OF ASPRIN TO PREVENT HEART ATTACK
4. COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING- ROUTINE SCREENING OF ADULTS 50 AND OLDER WITH COLONOSCOPY, OTHER TESTS
5. HYPERTENSION SCREENING – ROUTINE BLOOD PRESSURE TEST FOR ALL ADULTS; TREAT WITH DRUGS
6. FLU SHOT- ANNUAL SHOTS FOR ADULTS 50 & OLDER
7. ANTI-PNEUMONIA SHOT – SHOT FOR ADULTS 65 & OLDER TO PREVENT BACTERIAL INFECTIONS
8. PROBLEM DRINKING SCREENING- ROUTINE SCREENING OF ADULTS FOR AT-RISK ALCOHOL USE, PROVINDING COUNCILING, FOLLOW-UP
9. VISION SCREENING – ROUTINE SCREENING OF ADULTS 65 & OLDER FOR DIMINISHED VISION SHARPNESS
10. CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING- SCREENING SEXUALLY ACTIVE OR 21 & OLDER WOMEN WITH A PAP SMEAR
Labor’s Community Agency is the only Local Union host site for the SHARE Colorado Food Program and has been for 17 years. For those of you who don’t know about SHARE or have not participated before, we would like to tell you a little bit about what the program is and encourage you, your family, friends, and your union brothers and sisters to participate. Be sure to look below for the upcoming November menus and the December special. To order your November SHARE to be picked up at Labor’s Community Agency on November 18 between 10:00 and 11:00, you will need to order at our location at 7510 W. Mississippi Ave., Ste. 230 no later than November 2 or on-line at www.sharecolorado.com no later than November 13. For more information, please contact Maria Palacios at Labor’s Community Agency at 303-744-6169 ext. 12 or e-mail mariapalacios@laborscommunityagency.org
ANYONE INTERESTED IN DONATING TO THE LABOR'S COMMUNITY AGENCY CAN DO SO ON-LINE BY VISITING THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE:
http://tinyurl.com/qvy8v
IBEW FOUNDER'S SCHOLARSHIP
THE IBEW FOUNDER'S SCHOLARSHIP IS FOR IBEW MEMBERS WHO HAVE BEEN IN CONTINUOUS GOOD STANDING FOR THE FOUR YEARS PRECEEDING MAY 1 OF THE SCHOLARSHIP YEAR. FOR AN APPLICATION VISIT: www.ibew.org
READY FOR RETIREMENT?
THERE'S A NEW ON-LINE RETIREMENT PLANNING CENTER TO HELP WORKING FAMILIES PLAN FOR THEIR FUTURE. VISIT THE NEW WEBSITE @ UnionPlusRetirement.org
THE SITE ALSO LINKS TO OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT SITES, UNION RETIREMENT WEB SITES, AFL-CIO, & ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICAN'S WEB SITES
STOP SELLING MY NAME!!!
ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM IDENTITY THEFT & TELEMARKETING FRAUD IS TO STOP BUSINESSES & CHARITIES FROM SELLING YOUR NAME. TO REMOVE YOUR NAME FROM MOST MARKETING LISTS, FOLLOW THIS CHECKLIST:
DON'T PLAY DIRECT MAIL SWEEPSTAKES OR TALK TO TELEMARKETERS
SIGN UP FOR COLORADO NO CALL LIST FOR BOTH YOUR HOME & CELL PHONES @ wwww.coloradonocall.com OR BY CALLING 303-776-2678 OR 1-800-309-7041
REGISTER WITH THE NATIONAL DO NOT CALL REGISTRY @ www.ftc.gov/donotcall OR BY CALLING 1-888-382-1222. YOU MUST RE-REGISTER EVERY 5 YEARS.
TELL PHONE COMPANIES & OTHERS WITH WHOM YOU DO BUSINESS TO PUT YOU ON THEIR "DO NOT CALL" LISTS- YOUR RIGHT UNDER A FEDERAL RULE
"OPT OUT" OF CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES' UNSOLICITED CREDIT CARD OFFERS @ www.optoutprescreen.com OR 1-888-567-8688
CALL THE CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBERS FOR YOUR CREDIT CARD AND ASK TO "OPT OUT" OF MARKETING PROGRAMS, INCLUDING "CONVENIENCE CHECKS"
REDUCE JUNK E-MAIL & MAIL BY CONTACTING THE DIRECT MARKETING ASSOCIATION AT MAIL PREFERENCE SERVICE, PO BOX 282, CARMEL, NY 10512 OR ONLINE @ www.dmaconsumers.org/consumerassistance - THERE IS A $1 FEE TO BE ADDED TO THE MAIL PREFERENCE CENTER.
MAKE AN ANNUAL CHARITABLE GIVING PLAN & GIVE TO JUST A FEW CHARITIES ONCE A YEAR. REQUEST THAT YOUR NAME NOT BE SHARED WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. ASK ALL OTHER CHARITABLE SOLICITORS TO REMOVE YOUR NAME FROM THEIR MAILING LISTS.
