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REASONS TO JOIN THE BARTENDERS’ UNION LOCAL 165
YOUR MEMBERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION IN UNION ACTIVITIES CREATES STRENGTH. A STRONG UNION IS ABLE TO PROVIDE DECENT WAGES AND WORKING CONDITIONS.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE BENEFITS NEGOTIATED FOR YOU BY LOCAL 165.

REPRESENTATION by the Union to PROTECT your Contract Rights:
Right to be represented on Grievances and Arbitrations
Wage Increases, Paid Vacations, Meals, Job Security, Paid Holidays, Uniforms, Job Seniority, Guaranteed Workweek, Successor-ship.

HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS for YOU and YOUR FAMILY includes:
Major Medical Hospitalization Plan
24-Hour Medical Clinics
Acupuncture
Free Pharmacy
Pharmacy Program
24 -Hour Emergency Pharmacy Services
Two Dental Care Plans (A or B Plans)
Optical Coverage
$10,000 Life Insurance for You; $3,000 for Your Family
$150 per Week for Medical Disability (13-Week Max)
Chiropractor Services
Chemical Dependency (Drug, Alcohol) Treatment
Nurse Midwife Services for Childbirth
Emergency Ambulance or Air Transport Service
Medical Disability Coverage (24 Months Max)
Mental Health Benefits/ Including Drugs
24-Hour “Culinary Care Nurse Call” Program
Contraceptives
“Healthy Baby Program”
Hearing Aid Benefit
Union Assistance on Insurance Claims and Problems
Coverage Domestic Partners

PENSION BENEFITS for YOU and YOUR SPOUSE
No Cost to the Employee
Guaranteed Retirement Dollar for Life
Fully Vested After 5 Years of Service
Early Retirement Benefit at Age 55
Life Insurance Benefit