To clear up a possible confusion, Local 705 has Long Term Disability coverage. They just don't have it under the National Master Agreement.
Here's the language from the Local 705 Contract . . .
Here's the language from the Local 705 Contract . . .
Local 705 wasn't left out in the cold.ARTICLE 34 - HEALTH & WELFARE AND PENSION
Section 6. Full-Time Long-Term Disability
Long Term disability will be provided for full-time employees during the term of this Agreement as outlined in the new UPS Health & Welfare Package Summary Plan Description.