Alan Smith
First Time Card Instructions for New Apprentices
Hello!
I have talked to some of the new apprentices - please contact me if you have any questions or issues.
When you submit your first time card, you have to let me know by sending me your name and the week ending of that card (it's always a Sunday).
Then I will manually set the week ending date for the first card.
Once that is done, the Time Card forms will automatically track the week ending for the next card that is due.
You can email me at or text/call 612-594-4495.
Kind regards,
Alan
Union Participation
Scholarships opportunities
Click to download application forms:
Martin Duffy Adult Learner Scholarship
2025 Union Plus Scholarship form
The Minnesota AFL-CIO is proud to have scholarships available for union members and their dependents.
2025 MN AFL-CIO Scholarships
See the scholarship forms for details of eligibility requirements.
Martin Duffy Scholarships
Labor Leadership Grants
The Tobey Lapakko Labor Leadership Grant is available to women who are union members in good standing; the Charles McKenna Leadership Grant is available to men who are union members in good standing.
Grants are available for members of affiliated unions seeking to develop their abilities and skills as union leaders. The grants help defray the cost of classes, programs or conferences sponsored or endorsed by the AFL-CIO or affiliated organizations.
The Minnesota AFL-CIO Education Committee determines recipients and grant amounts.
If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Martin at 651-227-7647.
Union Plus Scholarship
Since 1992, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $2.4 million to students of working families who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education. Over 1,700 families have benefited from our commitment to higher education. The Union Plus Scholarship Program is offered through the Union Plus Education Foundation. Visit them here at Union Plus or to be brought right to their 2025 scholarship application Click here!
Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship
Scholarships ranging from $1,200 to $2,500 are given each year to students enrolled in community or technical college, along with undergraduate and graduate programs. Students are eligible for consideration for up to two years for a community or technical program, up to four years of undergraduate work at a university (including two years in a community or technical college, and up to two years of graduate work. For eligibility see application form.
If you have any questions regarding the scholarship programs offered by the Minnesota AFL-CIO, check out their site or contact Pamela Miles, at 651-294-3085 or toll-free at 1-800-652-9004.
For questions on the Martin Duffy Adult Learner Scholarship, contact Labor Education Service, U of M, 612-624-5020.
Bradley Lehto
MN AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer
To find more information on these opportunities please visit https://www.mnaflcio.org/about/scholarships-awards
The Heat and Frost Insulators International also offers a scholarship opportunity to our members:
LOG INTO THE INTERNATIONAL WEBSITE HERE TO APPLY
Building Trades Credit Union
Each year, BTCU awards a total of $10,000 in scholarships to 15 members.
Scholarship applications can be found, starting January 1.
Click here for more info: Building Trades Credit Union
Master Mechanical
1027 Gemini Road
Eagan, MN 55121
651-905-1600
New Benefits Funds Website
The Trustees of the heat and Frost Insulators Local 34 Benefit Funds are pleased to announce that a website is now available!
Visit the new Heat and Frost Insulators Benefit Funds website and register your account:
www.insulators34benefits.com
You need to register your account before you can login. Once you have registered an account and logged in, you can
access your Hour Bank Information, Health Eligibility Status and Contribution History.
HOW TO REGISTER YOUR ACCOUNT
Visit www.insulators34benefits.com
Click on the "Login" link on the main menu.
Click "User Registration" link at the bottom of window.
Complete registration information, check the Agree to Terms checkbox, click "Register".
If you need assistance registering your account, contact the Fund Office:
Phone: (952) 851-5948
Email:
ARE YOU TIRED OF PAPER FORMS AND LONG MAIL DELAYS?
The website offers many forms in a fully electronic format that allows you to securely complete, sign, and submit forms to the Fund Office directly through the site!
How do I submit forms online?
You must be registered and logged in to submit forms onllne.
Once an account Is registered and you login follow these steps:
- STEP 1 : At the top of the page,cllck on "Participant" and select "Online Forms" from the drop down menu
- STEP 2: CIick on the desired form
- STEP 3: Complete form
- STEP 4: Upload any necessary documents
- STEP 5: Provide your name and e-mail address then click on "Sign with DocuSlgn" to Initiate electronic signature
- STEP 6: E-slgn and submit
GET CONNECTED
The website provides you with links to access to service providers:
Register an Account or Log In and you have access to:
• View claim information
• Deductible and out-of-pocket status
• Find an in-network provider
• General health and wellness info
• Print or order ID cards
Access website/app www.mylife.jhrps.com
• View your account
• Request statements
• Manage your account and more
.
Visit the Delta Dental website and create an account to:
• Find an in-network dentist
• View claims and benefit information
• Print ID Cards
Register and account to:
• Access ID Cards
• Find an in-network provider
• View your prescription fill history
Contact Information
Wilson-McShane Corporation
3001 Metro Drive, Suite 500
Bloomington, MN 55425
Phone: (952) 851-5948
Toll Free: (800) 535-6373
KEEP THE FUND INFORMED
Have you moved, welcomed a new child, or been married/divorced? Please keep the Fund Office aware of any of these life change events. Family Update, Name Change and Change of Address forms are now available online! For questions or to have a form mailed to you, please contact the Fund Office at (952) 851-5948 or .
Jan. 24-27 Informational Meetings CANCELED
Attention Members and Family!
Due to the spike in Covid cases we will not be hosting the informational meetings on January 24-27, 2022. We apologize for this cancelation and plan on scheduling future date to have these meetings.
We will notify you a new date when it is safe to have in person meetings.
If you have any questions related to the medical plan benefits, please feel free to reach out to the HealthPartners Member Services team at 952-883-5000 or 800-883-2177.
Pension Fund Meeting Announcement
Heat and Frost Insulators Local 34 Pension Fund
Meeting Announcement
Get help with retirement planning every step of the way.
Ensure you’re making the most of your retirement plan. We are committed to providing you with the right tools and resources to help you make informed retirement planning decisions.
You are invited to join representatives from John Hancock and Jeff Benoit from Fiducient Advisors and invest a little time in preparing for your financial future.
Bring along your spouse or significant other to take advantage of these valuable learning opportunities.
When: November 11, 2021
- 4:30 pm Refreshments served
- 6:00 pm Plan Overview Presentations
- Features and benefits of your Heat and Frost Insulators Local 34 Pension Fund
- Establishing a retirement goal and investment strategies to help you reach it
- Navigation of the website
- Tools & resources available
Where: Local Union #34
95 Empire Drive
St. Paul, MN 55103
To get the most out of this meeting, visit myplan.johnhancock.com beforehand to access your account. Bring your smartphone to the meeting as we’ll be using some online tools and calculators and you’ll want to take part.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Nominations for Officers 2021
The following offices are up for (re)election:
- One member for Business Agent/Financial Secretary (3 year term)
- One member for President (3 year term)
- One member for Vice President (3 year term)
- Two members for the Executive Board (2 year term)
- Three members for the Apprenticeship Board (2 year term)
- One member for Local Fund Trustee (2 year term)
- One member for the Sergeant at Arms (1 year term)
- As well as any vacancies created by the resignation of an existing officer who accepts nomination for another office.
To be eligible to vote on December 11th, 2021 members must be in compliance with the In- ternational Constitution and Bylaws, Article XX and XIII. The Financial Secretary will be pre- sent during voting hours to collect any monies that are owed. International Constitution and Bylaws, Article XX, Section 13 will apply to absentee ballots. Please note the time require- ments. If the requirements of a member in good standing are met as outlined in Article XIII of the International Constitution and Bylaws, we will send you a ballot.
If you would like an absentee ballot, please come to the office and request one.
Wilson McShane
Dear participant in Local 34's Health fund:
We are collecting feedback about Wilson-McShane, the firm that currently manages access to our health fund.
We are not looking for what wasn't covered by the plan but rather for feedback about your interactions with Wilson-McShane's staff.
To particpate, click here to open a reply email.
Legal Opinion on COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
The Law firm of Cummins & Cummins has suibmitted a letter to Insulators Local 34 on COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
You can view the letter by clicking here.
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The General Executive Board of the Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers has sent the following letter to Insulators Local 34 announcing a Vaccine Webinar on Wednesday, September 22 at 6:30 CST. You can access the webinar by going to https://bit.ly/38dhrqx.
You can download the letter by clicking here or read it below.
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