What insurance is ILWU-PMA?

ILWU-PMA Benefit Plans administers healthcare and pension benefits to the active and retired longshore workers of the West Coast, as well as their dependents and survivors.

Does longshoreman have a pension?

Since 1950 the Hampton Roads Shipping Association-International Longshoremen’s Association (HRSA-ILA) has maintained a pension plan to help its employees provide for that security.

How is the ILWU pension funded?

Today the annual cost of the medical and pension benefits exceeds $200 million, funded almost entirely by the employers. The agreement establishing the ILWU-PMA Welfare Plan set up a trust fund administered by a six person Board of Trustees — three from the ILWU and three from the PMA.

What does ILWU stand for?

the International Longshore and Warehouse Union
It is the story of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, known worldwide as the ILWU.

What are the benefits of a longshoreman?

The Longshore Act provides a number of workers’ compensation benefits including medical benefits for covered injuries and illnesses, disability benefits to partially cover lost wages due to a work-related injury or illness, and survivors benefits to families of those workers who suffer fatal injuries on the job.

How much is an ILWU pension?

A full monthly benefit ($180 per month as of July 1, 2014) is payable for a Year of Service of 1,300 or more credited hours. (Prior to 1994, a full Year of Service required 800 or more credited hours.)

What happens when a longshoreman dies?

LHWCA Death Benefits If an eligible worker dies from an injury sustained at work, his spouse and children are entitled to benefits based on his average weekly wages (AWW). This amount is typically determined by dividing the deceased’s wages for the entire year by 52.

How many members does the ILWU have?

approximately 42,000 members
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union has approximately 42,000 members in over 60 local unions in the states of California, Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii.

What is a longshore claim?

If you’re a longshoreman or harbor worker, you will need to file federal forms from the U.S. Department of Labor, because federal workers’ comp laws apply. A claim is considered a longshore claim because federal law applies rather than state law.

Are longshoremen considered federal employees?

The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act is a federal workers’ compensation act that provides benefits for certain types of maritime employees and for civilian employees on military bases worldwide.

Are longshoreman federal employees?

The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a federal workers’ compensation program that covers certain private-sector maritime workers.