Employers & Cement Masons 90 Health & Welfare Fund v. JMY Plastering Specialist, LLC

**Union Health Fund Sues Employer Over Unpaid Benefits** This case involved a dispute between a union health and welfare fund and JMY Plastering Specialist, a construction company. The Employers & Cement Masons 90 Health & Welfare Fund sued the plastering company, claiming the employer failed to meet its obligations to contribute to the workers' health and welfare fund as required. Under federal ERISA law (Employee Retirement Income Security Act), employers who have agreements with unions must make required payments into benefit funds that provide health insurance and other welfare benefits to workers. The union fund accused JMY Plastering of violating these payment obligations. The court documents don't show the final outcome of this case, as it was filed relatively recently in 2022 and may still be ongoing or settled out of court. **Why This Matters for Workers:** This type of case highlights how union benefit funds protect workers' access to health insurance and other benefits. When employers fail to make required contributions to these funds, it can jeopardize workers' healthcare coverage and other benefits they've earned. Union funds actively pursue legal action to ensure employers honor their commitments to worker benefit programs.