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Exclusive Membership Rights:
Only PECG members can vote to approve or reject the Unit 9
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which establishes the pay and
benefits for all Unit 9 employees. Only members can
be elected to the PECG Board of Directors and local section
office, and only PECG
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Representation: Members
receive expert representation on employment and professional
issues at the worksite, in the state Legislature and, if
necessary, in court. Representation is provided by labor
relations consultants, lawyers, or lobbyists who are experienced
in representing state engineers on employment issues. |
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Communications: Every member
receives the Informer, PECG's newsletter, can call in to PECG's
telephonic Hotline, or go to PECG's website for the latest
information. Periodic informational
e-mail messages and letters provide more detailed information.
PECG leaders and staff periodically hold meetings at worksites to
present information and answer questions. |
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Liberty Mutual Insurance: Only
members get big savings on auto and home owner insurance premiums
paid via payroll deduction. |
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Brochures and Applications for PECG-Sponsored
Insurance |
Insurance Benefits:
PECG members
automatically receive $1,500 of Basic Life life insurance and $1,500 of Basic
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) as a benefit of membership at no
additional cost to themselves.
Members have the
option to purchase up to an additional $521,000 in life
insurance, and up to $255,000 in dependents coverage. Long-term
disability insurance is also available, all at low group rates. The low monthly
premiums, paid for through payroll deduction, offer members an opportunity to provide
security for their family members economically and conveniently.
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MasterCard via Chicago's Amalgamated Bank |
Obtain a MasterCard through Chicago's Amalgamated Bank
(upon credit approval). To apply for your Union MasterCard, contact Amalgamated Bank on the Internet at http://www.aboc.com or call 1-800-365-6464 and ask for a Union MasterCard application.
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Order Consumer
Discounts |
Theme Park and Consumer Discounts.
Members receive savings at theme parks such as Knotts Berry Farm,
Marine World Africa USA and dozens more. Consumer discounts on car
rentals are also available. |
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Print a Membership
Application |
PECG Membership is available to rank-and-file, supervisory and
managerial state engineers and related professionals employed in the civil service of the
California State Government. |