IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR COVID-19 PANDEMIC’S – IMPACT ON THE ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY AND YOUR BENEFITS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

THE
PLAN CHANGES DISCUSSED IN THESE FAQs APPLY ONLY TO THOSE PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE
EXPERIENCING THE EFFECTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

The leadership
of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 8 and the
Ohio/ Michigan Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association has
taken several important steps to address the recent COVID-19 pandemic’s effect
on Local 8 members. Further, the Boards of Trustees of the Toledo Electrical
Welfare Fund and the Local No. 8 Retirement Plan have adopted plan amendments
to address current and upcoming challenges.

This is a
summary of the current actions taken on your behalf. For continued updates,
please check the Union’s social media accounts and the Toledo Electrical
Benefits Fund Office’s website (www.electricalfunds.org).