Worker Retention Program (WRP)
Mar 31, 2026 -
The WRP was adopted effective January 1, 2023 to address workforce shortages by encouraging experienced members to continue working beyond Normal Retirement Age. The Program benefits members, the Union, and the industry by retaining skilled workers. Under the Worker Retention... Notification of Third-Party Incident
Oct 30, 2025 -
On September 30, 2025, Midwest Operating Engineers Welfare Fund (“the Fund”) was notified of a data security incident involving Conduent Business Services (“Conduent”), a third-party company that works with Blue Cross Blue Shield. Upon notice of this incident, the... Short-Term Disability
Sep 13, 2024 -
Short-term disability benefits are a form of financial assistance designed to support you when you are unable to work due to a disability. Many of the Midwest Operating Engineers health plan options have disability benefits. What is the Short-Term Disability... Fund Office Thanksgiving Closure
Nov 19, 2021 -
In observance of Thanksgiving, the Fund Office and Operators’ Health Center will be closed Thursday, 11/25 through Saturday, 11/27. We will re-open and resume regular hours of operation on Monday, 11/29. We wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. Approaching Medicare and Eligible Under the Retiree Welfare Plan
Sep 28, 2021 -
If you have coverage under the Retiree Welfare Plan (RWP) and are approaching Medicare, this information is for you! Medicare retirees have a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) under the RWP, called SilverScript Employer PDP sponsored by...