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IAM
Legal And Personal
Protection Plan
Welcome to your IAM Legal and Personal Protection Plan. These benefits are for members of the Machinists Union who are entitled to legal services and other protective programs through their collective bargaining agreement, or through the District 15 Health Fund.
What am I entitled to?
As a member of the Machinists Union, you now have access to free and discounted legal services to make your job and your life better. Through this benefit, vetted and approved lawyers will help you with:
Medicare Guidance
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Identity Theft Protection
Your Union Legal and Personal Protection Plan comes with free identity theft protection, which is more important than ever.
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9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
The Victim Compensation Fund was created to provide compensation for victims of 9/11-related illnesses, including certain...
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
The Chapter 7 Bankruptcy legal service is designed to help you take control of your financial...
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Simple Will
Have a lawyer help you prepare and protect your family with a free Simple Will.
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Minor’s Trust
Our preferred lawyer for the creation of a Minor’s Trust is here to help you establish...
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Family Law Help
If you need advice about legal problems among family members, we will set up an appointment...
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Financial Counseling
Get connected to a certified financial counselor to analyze your financial situation and provide advice. Each...
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Housing Issues
Members can request free assistance without various tenant-landlord housing issues.
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Free Legal Letters
By working with a lawyer to create the letter, you’ll also gain knowledge of your legal rights in the situation you may be addressing.
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Accident Injury
If you were injured in a car accident, members can speak with a preferred lawyer for free.
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Document Review
Our members can have all sorts of documents reviewed by one of our preferred lawyers, for free.
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Roadside Assistance
A tire may go flat, an accident may occur, and gas may run low. By activating your benefit for our free roadside assistance program, you will have nothing to worry about if something happens.
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Free Legal Advice
As a member, you can receive free legal advice from our preferred lawyers over the phone, or face-to-face on any matter.
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Dispute a Traffic Ticket
Lawyers can help you avoid paying the penalty of a traffic ticket, especially if the violations include speeding, running red lights, or stop signs.
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Just 3 Steps, It Works Really Easy
We know that finding the right legal help can be stressful and costly. But with the IAM Legal and Personal Protection Plan portal, we've made it easy, welcoming, and efficient to find the help you need when you need it.
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Have Any Questions?
How can this benefit plan help me?
The IAM Legal and Personal Protection Plan provides free and discounted legal services. You can get free legal advice, document reviews, Simple Will preparations, and family law help, to name a few. You can also find free legal help for housing and immigration issues and sign up for free Identity Theft Protection.
Why is it important to be a member of the IAM?
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO (the "Machinists Union") is a large and diverse organization, representing 720,000 members across North America. District Lodge 15 is one of the largest districts in the IAM representing approximately 19,000 active and retired members in a number of different industries. Our mission is to negotiate agreements on behalf of its members containing the best possible wages, benefits, and protections while continuing to discover ways to better the lives of our members outside of their collective bargaining agreements.
How can I contact IAM for questions or concerns about this benefit?
If you have questions about the IAM Legal and Protection Plan benefits, you can contact a Member Success Team representative by calling 646-921-9128.
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