How Do I Transfer Hours to Local 49?
If you are working outside of Local 49’s jurisdiction and need to have your contributions transferred back, you must complete a Request and Authorization for Transfer of Contributions form, also known as a Reciprocity Agreement form.
Follow the steps below to have your contributions sent to the appropriate Fund.
It is important to document all hours worked to ensure that the correct amount of hours have been appropriately transferred. Note: We strongly recommend that you keep a written document of your hours on paper. Many members keep track of their hours on their cellphones, and we’ve had instances where the phones crash, and all information is lost.
If you’re transferring Pipeline hours worked
- Call the Pipeline Health and Welfare Fund, Zenith American Solutions at 1-888-255-3863.
- For pension transfers and information, contact the Central Pension Fund office at 1-202-362-1000, ext. 521 or online at cpfiuoe.org.
- Ask them to send a transfer form to your current residence, making sure they have the correct address.
- Call the office where you submit the forms to ensure they receive the transfer request.
- Thirty days after completing the forms, call the benefit office that will be receiving the contributions to ensure that the hours have been received.
If you’re a member of Local 49 working outside of Local 49’s jurisdiction
- Contact the Local whose jurisdiction you’re working in to confirm that you are cleared to work in their area.
- For Health Plan contributions being transferred to Local 49’s Plan, request the Reciprocity forms from the Local where you’re working to have them sent back to your home Local.
- For pension transfers and information, contact the Central Pension Fund office at 1-202-362-1000, ext. 521 or online at cpfiuoe.org.
- Ask them to send a Request and Authorization for Transfer of Contributions form to your current address.
- Thirty days after completing the forms, call the benefit office that will be receiving the contributions to ensure that the hours have been received.