How were the Benefit Funds established?

The Benefit Funds emerged from collective bargaining agreements between the Laborers? District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia and Vicinity and various employer associations.

Who is responsible for administering the Laborers'  Benefit Funds?

A Board of Trustees administers each Benefit Fund. Each Board has an equal number of management and labor trustees.

When is an employer required to make contributions on a member's behalf to the benefit funds? 

Unless otherwise provided for in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, an employer is required to make contributions on a member?s behalf as soon as the member begins working under the agreement.

When does a member become eligible for benefits from one or more of the Benefit Funds?

A member becomes entitled to benefits by meeting the eligibility requirements established by the fund. See each Benefit Funds Web site for detailed information about eligibility requirements.

When are employer contributions due to the fund?

Contractors are required to submit contributions to the Benefit Funds by the 25th day of the month following the month in which the member performed work under the collective bargaining agreement.