Frequently Asked Questions

ANSWER: A savings account is set-up with Comerica Bank under your name and your vacation money is transferred into this account monthly. To have an account set-up you must fill out a Comerica Bank signature card at Local 6.

ANSWER: No, however you can have your vacation money transferred to a joint account. See question below regarding transferring to another bank.

ANSWER: Vacation money received during the month is transferred into your Comerica Bank account by the end of the month it was received.

ANSWER: Once the money has been transferred to your Comerica Bank account you have full access to it.

ANSWER: Yes, you can go to the Comerica Bank branch at One Embarcadero Center, street level in San Francisco to sign up for the transfer request. Transfers to another account are booked the 5th workday of the following month.

ANSWER: A Comerica comp card is similar to a prepaid credit card or gift card. Your vacation money is applied to your card monthly and you can use it as you would a credit or debit card. However, you must keep track of your spending in order not exceed the amount applied. In order to receive a comp card you must sign up at Local 6.

ANSWER: To request a new card call (800) 759-9610 for automated service or (866) 267-5201 to speak to a person.

ANSWER: To receive your account balance over the phone call (800) 888-3595 between 7am and 4pm pacific standard time. You will need your account number and the last 4 digits of your social security number. Or you can go to any Comerica branch for questions regarding your vacation account. A picture ID will be required.

ANSWER: There could be two reasons. First if you have dues withheld, the dues portion is transferred directly to Local 6. Secondly, there could be a timing issue with your payroll. Some employers will submit vacation based on the payroll work month and others will submit vacation based on the payroll paid during the month. If neither of these explains the difference then you should ask your employer to investigate the discrepancy. If your employer, after an investigation, says there is no discrepancy you can request the trust to look into the difference.

ANSWER: Vacation is withheld at a rate of 14.25% (12.00% vacation, 2.25% dues). You can calculate the dues portion by multiplying the amount withheld by 15.79% (2.25% divided by 14.25%). This will give you an approximation of the dues withheld.

ANSWER: Since your employer did not withhold the money from your check you received your vacation money on your check. You should notify your employer of the error immediately in order for them to process your payroll correctly in the future.

ANSWER: Yes, according to the Collective Bargaining agreement liquidated damages of 6% is due from your employer. The entire amount is then credited to individual bank accounts when it is received.