Starting January 2, 2024, Jo-Ann Rashid from UAS, 332’s benefits administrator, will be setting up shop at the union hall to answer questions and help you fill out paperwork.
HOURS:
Monday-Friday
1:30pm-5pm daily
You can also contact Jo-Ann via email at jrashid@uastpa.com
Let’s roll out the welcome mat for Jo-Ann!
Starting January 2, Jo-Ann Rashid from 332’s benefits administrator, UAS, will be setting up shop at the union hall. She’ll be available to answer members’ questions about your benefits and help you fill out paperwork.Jo-Ann is no stranger to 332. She worked on our members’ benefits administration from 2000-2013, left UAS for a few years to work around the industry, and has now returned to what she thinks of as her home.
“I love making a difference for the members,” said Jo-Ann. “When you can help someone and make a positive impact, it’s a good feeling. That’s why I’ve stayed in the industry for so long. I’m especially proud to work with unions. The men and women in the trades really impress me. It’s no joke: You always go above and beyond on the job. I have the utmost respect for what you do and want to go above and beyond for you.”
Jo-Ann can help members with a range of services:
Health & Welfare: Figure out eligibility for medical, dental, and vision and fill out necessary paperwork
HRA Cards: Understand what expenses are eligible and learn how to properly submit receipts for reimbursement
Retirement Healthcare: Learn about all of your benefits that you carry into retirement
Pensions and 401K: Understand the basics and get connected to the UAS team for more involved questions
“People in the trades do so much squatting, bending, carrying things, and risking your safety on ladders,” said Jo-Ann. “It’s critical to have those 332 health benefits, which are the best I’ve ever seen. What’s more, most people in the trades can try to retire early if qualified because the work is so hard on the body. This is where having those 332 union retirement benefits – whether it’s your pension, 401K, or retirement health benefits – really provides a secure retirement.”
A South San Jose native, Jo-Anne lives with her husband and their sweet Doberman/Lab named Tyson. Their daughter has left the nest and is working part-time at a senior living facility and waiting tables before she starts college in 2024.
Jo-Ann got her start in the benefits business by accident in 1999 when she was placed as a temp with UAS. After a few months, she was hooked, and the rest is history. We look forward to welcoming Jo-Ann back to the union hall and to the Local 332 family. Please stop by to say hello and get help.
