2)   Northwest Laborers’ Training - This is the homepage for the Laborers’ Training in the Northwest.  Check out the class schedules and attend classes to improve your skills!

3)  Washington & Northern Idaho Council of Laborers - All Locals are affiliated with this council.  Access the construction listings and much more.

4)  Washington State Safety Regulations - WISHA site with regulations for all safety standards.

5)  Union Privilege - This site provides information on many discounted services that are available to Union members.

6)  Alliance for Retired Americans - This site should be of interest to all retirees.  It provides updates on issues that effect you.

7)  Qualstar Credit Union - Qualstar manages the vacation fund for our members.

8)  Project Help - A cooperative effort designed to help injured workers expedite claims resolution, insure all rights are preserved and protected, reduce unnecessary litigation, provide information and assistance.  Free of charge.

9)  National Employment Law Project - An advocacy group on behalf of the working poor, the unemployed and other groups.

10)  Washington State Legislature - Contact your State Representative or Senator and let them know what you think.  You can also review current bills they are considering. You can register to vote & obtain absentee ballots (the easiest way to vote).

11)  Access Washington - Washington State homepage provides information on government, parks, and much more.

12)  Washington State Department of Transportation - This Washington State Department of Transportation page provides the WAC rules for flaggers.  What’s happening on the roads across the state.

13)  Ua-Insurance - Quotes on Insurance costs.

14) www.zenithadm.com fringe benefits: eligibility, pension, claims information.

15) www.sistersinthebuildingtrades.org mentoring & support for women choosing a career in the trades. Go see what the sisters are up too..

FIND OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH THE LABOR MOVEMENT.

Don't forget to register with the LABORERS ACTION NETWORK at  www.LIUNA.org.
 
1)  AFL-CIO - American Federation of labor Congress of Industrial Organizations.

2)  Washington State Labor Council

**UNION MEETINGS ARE HELD @ LOCAL 440  ON THE 2^ND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 8:00PM**

You can not be admitted without a current dues receipt or your stamped membership card.

IF YOU’VE BEEN INJURED ON THE JOB:    (www.lni.wa.gov.)

Washington is a no-fault state.  The law passed in 1911 guarantees "sure and certain relief" if you are injured on the job.  No matter whose fault the injury was, if it happened on the job it is covered under workers compensation.

An injured worker has one year from the date of injury to file a claim.  The worker gets to choose what doctor they want to see.  Workers do not have to go to a doctor that the employer has selected.  See a qualified doctor who can properly treat your condition.

File a Report of Accident.  If your employer is under the State Fund, you can get the Report of Accident from your doctor.  If your employer is self-insured, you can get the Report of Accident from the employer.  It’s called a self-insured accident report form (SIF2) and the employer cannot refuse to give you the report.  If you see a doctor for a work-related injury, this is a claim.  There is no such thing as first aid, under the law.

Here are some recommendations if you are injured on the job:

·        Start a file and keep copies of everything. 

·        If you disagree with any action or an order issued by the department of Labor and Industries, file a written protest. 

·        If you change your doctor, notify L&I and your claims manager in writing.

If you have questions or problems with your workers compensation claim, please call your Union Representative at 206-329-1540.  Or call Project Help at 1-800-255-9752.  The Union recommends Project Help because it is a free claim service that assists injured workers with claim problems.

Ask or tell you NOT to report an on-the-job injury.  This is illegal.  Call your Union Representative immediately.

Ask or tell you to report your on-the-job injury to your insurance or health and welfare trust, as if the injury was NOT work-related.  This is illegal.  Call your Union Representative.

Retaliate or harass you for filing a report of accident.  This is illegal.  Call your Union Representative.

Ask you to accept less compensation than what you are legally entitled to under the Industrial Insurance laws of Washington.  This is illegal.  Call your Union Representative.

Offer to pay for your hearing aid out of "the kindness of their heart", they are in fact cheating you out of benefits that you are entitled to by law.  This is illegal.  Call your Union Representative immediately.

Threaten you with the loss of your job for filing a workers compensation claim.  This is illegal.  Call your Union Representative immediately.

Terminate your employment or lay you off because you filed a report of accident.  This is illegal.  Call your Union Representative immediately.

YOUR LOCAL UNION IS HERE TO SEE THAT YOU GET THE BENEFITS THAT YOU ARE ENTITLED TO UNDER THE LAW.  DON’T BE INTIMIDATED BY BAD MANAGEMENT.