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... Retiree Welfare Plan Enrolled Retirees with an RMSP Balance
Jun 06, 2025 -
The Fund Office is developing a systematic Retiree Medical Saving Plan (RMSP) reimbursement process for 2025 for medical and pharmacy related co-pays, coinsurances, and deductibles for Retiree Welfare Plan eligible members and their eligible dependents. We are actively working on... 
Expanded health plan options for retirees under the Retiree Welfare Plan (RWP)
Jun 06, 2025 -
It is with great pleasure to announce that the Retiree Marketplace! The Retiree Welfare Plan is introducing additional health plan options to enhance coverage choices for retirees. The Retiree Marketplace will allow an annual plan selection to be made... Traveling for Work (Reciprocity)
Dec 16, 2024 -
Breaking myths about traveling outside of Local 150’s jurisdiction. Don’t lose your hours or your benefits! Myth #1: Dispatch knows when I’m sent to work outside of Local 150’s jurisdiction. False! When an employer places a work order... 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...