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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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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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Lump Sum Interest Rates for CARP – July 1, 2024 – December 1, 2024
Apr 19, 2024
The new interest rates for the Continental Retirement Plan (CARP) are now available on Your Benefits Resources (YBR). Es...
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Filing Grievance Worksheets and Other Reports with United AFA Reminder
Jul 21, 2023
JUL 21 - The United AFA Membership and Grievance Database system can be accessed through a designated portal known as Me...
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AFA Supplemental Benefits Open Enrollment Announced
May 02, 2023
MAY 02 - It is that time of year when open enrollment for voluntary supplemental benefits will occur. Our annual open en...
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Initiating AFA Supplemental Benefits Claims
Dec 13, 2022
DEC 13 - As a reminder, United management is not involved in completing the “Employer Section” of the claim form. We’ve ...
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Changes Coming to Filing Reports with AFA
Dec 13, 2022
DEC 13 - To improve your experience in updating information and filing reports with the Union, efforts have been underwa...
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Confirming your Beneficiary Designations – Life Insurance & 401(k) Accounts
Jul 01, 2022
JUL 01 - It’s important that we protect our families and our hard-earned benefits by ensuring our beneficiary designatio...
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