News - Updates - Current Events
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Reimbursement For COVID-19 Funeral Expenses

If you have a family member who died from the Chinese Virus, there is a reimbursement program for the funeral expenses from the federal government.  Go to the web-page www.FEMA.gov then scroll down and "click" on "COVID-19 Funeral Assistance".  Information about what is required for reimbursement of expenses can be found here.  Applications cannot be done through the internet - You are required to call the listed toll-free number and speak with a FEMA Representative to start the process.
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No Meetings In Near Future

Due to the Chinese Virus, and St. Louis County restrictions on crowd size, no Union Meetings will be held in the forseeable future.  We ask that you consider notifying other members who may not be using social media (like Facebook) or those persons who don't use computers and "pass the word along".  Check back here often to see any updates on the County restrictions.  

Those who have already paid for the St. Patrick's Day Meal - that was to be at the March 19 meeting - will be refunded their monies at our next Union Meeting.  

This cancellation is regrettable, but for the health and safety of everyone who attends our meetings we support the decision made by St. Louis County to protect the health of our citizens.
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A "Shout-Out" To Our Supporters

If you attended the 2019 Christmas Party you know about the wonderful contributions made to our Chapter from Local Ford and Lincoln Dealerships.  Please remember these dealerships the next time you are ready to buy a new car, truck or SUV, or to have service done on your current vehicle ...

Schicker Ford in St. Louis
Bommarito Ford in Hazelwood
Pundman Ford in St. Charles
Dave Sinclair Lincoln-Ford in St. Peters
Marshall Ford in O'Fallon
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Food Bank Contributions Set A Record in 2019

Our Retirees Chapter collected an unprecedented $1,542.00 in cash contributions for our donation to the Oasis Food Pantry in St. Charles in 2019!  This is an increase of $572.00 over what was collected in 2018 and shows a year-over-year trend that began only a few short years ago.  Also collected throughout the year was more than 40 sacks of canned and dry food for the pantries.  Your generosity, your kindness and your love has helped many people.  We all know that hunger doesn't take a day off.
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Legal Services Benefit Returns for Retirees and Spouses

After a long wait we are finally seeing a return of our Legal Services Benefit.  Although very limited, there are a few services that may be of some benefit to our membership.  The plan will now offer what is known as "office work" services for the following types of legal matters: 
  • Wills and Trusts
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Deeds
  • Name Changes
  • Credit Reports
  • Residential Leases
  • Birth or Marriage Certificates
  • Uncontested Family Matters
  • Contracts for Goods or Services
  • Real Estate Purchase or Sell Contracts
Office Work services will only include advice, document preparation, document review, factual and legal research, and correspondence.  No representation will be provided by the plan in Court, or in any litigation situation.  However, the plan WILL provide full representation, including attendance at hearings, for Social Security disability applications, suspensions, and terminations.  All Filing Fees and/or Court Fees will be your responsibility.

The new plan benefit is available to all Retirees and Surviving Spouses.

To open a new case, or to make other inquiries, call 800-482-7700.
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Important Message from Blue Cross/Blue Shield  - If you have any questions about the recent security breach at BC/BS, you can go to the following web-site, or call the following numbers:
www.anthemfacts.com, or call 1-877-263-7995.
Check your credit info:  Equifax @ 1-800-525-6285
                                         Experian @ 1-888-397-3742
                                         TransUnion @ 1-800-680-7289

Recent cyber attacks have been discovered on health records of those who have Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medicare Advantage Plans.  You may be eligible for credit monitoring, and can get more information by calling 1-855-861-4034.

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At our Union Meetings we always provide the most up-to-date information on insurance and medical changes. 

  • A Blue Cross/Blue Shield Representative will be present at every other meeting.
  • Pat Olson of SVS Vision is available to answer questions and provide the details you need on getting those "new" glasses.
  • We have "guest speakers" who provide information on special needs of Retirees, such as home care, medical benefits, legal advice, etc.

New ideas are on the horizon for our Chapter -


Beginning in 2012 we will have Annual Food Drives for those less fortunate, and Local 325 members have always been the most generous!  Plans are also being made for an Annual Picnic with food, fun, and fellowship.

If the weather gets too bad ...


We never want to cancel a membership meeting, but snow and ice could force a cancellation.  Be sure to listen to KMOX 1120-AM radio, or KSDK Channel 5 television, during their morning broadcast.