Welcome to the Planning and Readiness page: Your guide not only for transitioning into retirement (Tackle Box), but also for long-term resources to help you throughout your career to be sure you are well-prepared when your time to retire arrives (Tool Box).  Start by clicking on the appropriate box (Tool or Tackle) to begin your plan for a happy and prosperous retirement.

     Click on the TOOL BOX  to access a set of tools to help prepare                          Click on the TACKLE BOX  for a guide to applying for your                           for future retirement and when that time is right for you.                       Union retirement benefits when you know your retirement date.

PLEASE VISIT OFTEN! The Tool and Tackle box will be updated frequently to include new and up-to-date information to maximize retirement readiness.