Good and Welfare Guidelines

It is P&A’s desire to recognize certain significant events in its membership’s lives. These events are currently restricted to the birth of member's child, a member's death or death in their family, or their retirement from Wayne State University. These contributions are some suggested guidelines for the use of union funds for good and welfare purposes.

New Parent

A $100.00 U.S. Savings Bond (currently the purchase price of this bond is $50.00) will be given to a child born to an eligible member.

Member's Death/Death In The Immediate Family

A $50.00 memorial contribution will be made to the organization designated by the family of the deceased. In cases where a particular organization is not specified, the board and/or it's designee will make the contribution as it deems appropriate--perhaps a donation to a WSU organization.

Note: 'Immediate Family is defined in our current collective agreement. Husband, wife, mother, father, brother, sister, son, daughter, grandmother, grandfather, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law and grandchildren. Aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins, shall he considered members of the immediate family only if living in the employee's household.

Unfortunately, since P&A is staffed primarily by volunteers, it is often difficult to receive notice of a death and to reach in a timely basis. This is the reason for a memorial gift rather than flowers. Whenever possible, the President will send a card of sympathy to the family on behalf of P & A.

Download the Memorial Donation Form

Retirement From WSU

A $50.00 check will be presented to the eligible member. 

The above-suggested guidelines may be revised by the board as directed by the times.

Approve June 13, 1996 at Executive Board Meeting

Please call the Union office (313) 577-1945 if you know a member who has Good and Welfare news.

Memorial Donation Form