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In addition to your negotiated hourly wage and union representation, there are many benefits available to  you as a member in good standing of Laborers' International Union, Local 563, including the following:

Please contact Zenith Administrators for information regarding your benefit package through the Minnesota Laborers' Fringe Benefit Fund.  They can assist you with matters such as health insurance coverage or claims; current pension status; or your vacation fund balance.  You may call them at (952) 835-7035 or write to: Minnesota Laborers' Fringe Benefit Fund - 7645 Metro Boulevard - Minneapolis, Mn 55439.

Union Privilege was created by the AFL-CIO in 1986   to provide union members and their families with high-quality consumer benefits and services. No dues money goes into the development and operation of any Union Privilege programs. Instead, Union Privilege uses the collective purchasing strength of over 13 million members of AFL-CIO unions to develop programs that provide more quality, value and service than comparable programs available to the general public.   These programs include, but are not limited to the following:  Mortgage program, Loans, Car Rental Discounts, Legal Service, Insurance Programs.  Please contact Local 563 for a brochure and more details.

Organized in 1972, MBTFCU is a $42 million financial institution. It's mission is to provide exceptional financial services to the members and families of the building trades and affiliate organizations.  Services offered to members include, checking and savings accounts, loans, low interest VISA card, investments, etc. Contact them at 612-379-9404  or contact Local 563 for a membership packet.

Your membership n the Laborers' International Union entitles you to become a member of Disney's Magic Kingdom Club.  This membership entitles you to discounts at Disney Parks, special resort room rates, merchandise discounts, up to 30% discount at National Car Rentals, special offers on Disney Cruise Lines and 10% savings on new AAA Basic membership.  Call Local 563 today for a  membershp application or visit their website for further details.

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS There are a number of scholarship programs available to union members and their dependents.  Contact the Union Hall for applications.
Laborers' Local 563 Scholarship Program (10 - $500 awards to qualified applicants. AFL-CIO Scholarship Program (A number of awards to applicants meeting eligibility requirements)	LECET Scholarship Award (qualified students must be enrolled in the construction management program at Minnesota State University in Mankato) Minnesota Building Trades Federal Credit Union
· Union Plus Credit Card Scholarship Program

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