September flew by. But as it is now October I have to ask, how many of you remembered the 21st Night in September?
While on the topic of reminiscing, this past September 15th marked fifteen years since the financial market meltdown. So what have we learned? Actually, quite a lot.
Many thanks to those of you that attended the September Health and Benefit Plan Educational meetings. You are all Rock Stars!
For those of you who missed it, well……
As announced at the September membership meeting, the Board of Trustees of the Local 697 I.B.E.W. & Electrical Industry Pension Fund are pleased to announce the following benefit improvements for 2024.
Effective January 1, 2024, the existing accrual rate of $85.75 will increase to $88.50.
What does that mean?
Provided you are not retired on December 31st, 2023, and have not incurred an accrual freeze (a break in service), all past calendar years of earned credit will be calculated at the new higher accrual rate of $88.50.
So, what will one full Accrual Credit equate to in both hours and dollars in 2024?
Good question! One full accrual credit is $88.50. However, keep in mind that beginning in calendar year 2023 and going forward an employee can earn more than one (1) full accrual credit if the hours they worked in a calendar year exceeded certain hourly thresholds.