An Unexpected Income "Stream"!

[CoolRich59]

Back in the late 70s and early 80s, I had worked at a chain grocery store for about 7 years in total: high school and afterwards, and then again through college.

The other day the DW mentions I should check with the union to see if I am entitled to a pension. I mostly worked part-time, but occasionally put in enough hours to qualify as full-time. I thought it would be a waste of time, but heck, I'm retired so it gave me something to do.

I google the mega union I belonged to and locate their pension dept. To my surprise, it turns out that I worked enough hours to generate a pension of $137 per month!

If not for the DW, I would never have even thought about this. So, I told her that I will use the pension check every month to take her out for a nice lunch.

 

[JoeWras]

That's cool, CoolRich!

 

[splitwdw]

Nice surprise for you and nice treat for your wife! Congrats!!

 

[Dtail]

137 is a NICE lunch....

 

[RobbieB]

Nice find and nice score!

 

[97guns]

I put in 4 years with Budweiser and will get $248 a month, union dues were $50 a month so I have $2400 invested in the fund, within 10 months of drawing on it I will have my investment back just gotta wait 12 more years

 

[CoolRich59]

Thanks everyone.

As one of my colleagues used to say: Whenever someone offers you free money, take it.

 

[RobbieB]

Yeah Baby!

Always nice to "find" good things you weren't expecting.

You be sure to blow all that dough now ya hear -

 

[Stormy Kromer]

Good for you CoolRich ! Enjoy your time with DW. You earned it.

 

[CaliKid]

That is awesome! A nice meal out each month. Or, maybe more appropriate, a nice trip to the grocery store each month!

 

[ohyes]

137 is a NICE lunch....

That's my thinking...a super nice treat each month. Great news for you both!

 

[powerplay]

Very nice! I hope you and DW enjoy those lunches.

 

[street]

WOW! That is about as cool as it gets. LOL

 

[Scrapr]

137 is a NICE lunch....

How many is that in "dollar menu" lunches?

 

[Alan]

Finding $137 you didn’t know you had is really nice.

Finding it every month is even better

 

[courtjustshan]

Too funny how life works sometimes

Hey CoolRich59, thanks so much for posting this! I also worked for a union grocery chain for 4-5 years in high school and college back in the 70's and early 80's! I am going to have to figure out how to check with them to see if I get anything.

The union I was in was the UFCW, I remember that because they used to come to my parents house and do my taxes for me!

 

[Red Badger]

Hey CR59, I'm a member as well!

Moved from mega-c*rp subsidiary to HQ in 2006. In 2012, I got notice that pensions were being phased out??!! Turns out that when I moved to HQ, I became eligible for a pension Never had a clue. I took it at 60 when I retired. It's non-cola'd, but 100% joint survivable.

 

[brucethebroker]

Nice public service announcement-thanks!

 

[Amethyst]

I'll say! With champagne!

137 is a NICE lunch....

 

[Live And Learn]

hmmmmmmm I worked in a grocery store and was in the union during my high school and college years also ... I'm going to have to figure out if I can get some free cash too ! Congrats and enjoy your monthly treat !