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New Long-Term Disability (LTD) Claim Process Available via Help Hub
Jan 08, 2026
MEC Benefits Committee In preparation for the implementation of the new system that will replace PeopleSoft, certain ite...
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401(k) Plan - Post-Tax Contribution Special Window during NOV/DEC
Nov 13, 2025
MEC Benefits Committee The annual contribution limit for employees who participate in the 401(k) plan has increased to $...
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Annual Benefits Open Enrollment for Retirees
Oct 30, 2025
MEC Benefits Committee Annual Benefits Enrollment for Retirees started October 27th and will close on November 14th. Uni...
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Deferral of Vacation into the 401(k) Plan
Oct 23, 2025
MEC Benefits Committee During the Vacation Election period, which occurs annually during the twenty (20) days following ...
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Annual Benefits Enrollment for Active Employees Ends October 24, 2025
Oct 16, 2025
MEC Benefits Committee With less than ten days remaining before Annual Benefits Enrollment closes, we encourage everyone...
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2026 Annual Benefits Enrollment for Active Employees
Oct 02, 2025
MEC Benefits Committee The Annual Open Enrollment runs for active employees from October 6, 2025, to October 24, 2025. H...
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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Learn More About No-cost at Home Prostate Cancer Screening
Sep 04, 2025
MEC Benefits Committee September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month where the focus during the month is to raise awarene...
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MEC Benefits Committee Update 2025
Aug 28, 2025
MEC Benefits Committee Last week the United MEC Benefits Committee met with management representatives from the Insuranc...
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The Retiree Medical Sunset Clause – A Bargaining Accomplishment
Jul 25, 2025
MEC Benefits Committee Section 29.F. of our Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement set forth the provisions of the separa...
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