Supplemental Unemployment Benefits

IMPORTANT

You must complete an application EVERY time you get laid off. It must be done within 14 days of your layoff. Do not wait until you receive payment from State Unemployment to file a SUB Application – this may result in unpaid weeks.

Your Guide to the Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Plan

The SUB Plan provides payments that supplement state unemployment compensation for eligible participants whose work with a contributing employer is terminated involuntarily due to lack of work or a reduction in force. Details about the benefits and eligibility can be found in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) below.

SUB Application

Please be advised that the SUB Fund for Construction Participants only has been REINSTATED effective the week ending 12/13/2025.  You may now submit certifications for periods beginning with week ending 12/13/2025. NOTE: You must have a valid SUB application on file.

SUB Certification

Please be advised that the SUB Fund for Construction Participants only has been REINSTATED effective the week ending 12/13/2025.  You may now submit certifications for periods beginning with week ending 12/13/2025. NOTE: You must have a valid SUB application on file.

SUSPENSION OF SUB PLAN BENEFITS

Be advised that, at the recommendation of the Joint Arbitration Board, benefits from the Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (“SUB”) Fund will be SUSPENDED until further notice. Certifications submitted for weeks ending May 9, 2026, and after will not be eligible for payment.

Any SUB certifications submitted for periods up through week ending May 2, 2026, will be eligible for payment, provided you meet all SUB Plan eligibility requirements.

If you have any questions, please contact the SUB department at 312-782-5442, then press 3.

Recent Benefit Updates

Please review the important updates below, as they reflect the most current information and take precedence over details in the SPD.

  • Benefit Update – January 2017

    Training Benefit Increase

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  • Benefit Update – December 2015

    Waiting Period Change, SUB Training Benefit for Apprentices

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