• Workforce needs for specific types of assistance and services.
• Any existing program(s) to build upon.
• Costs associated with program implementation.
• Is the assistance program a worker right or is it discretionary?
• Who is making the decisions – the union, the management or a joint labor/management committee?
• Any eligibility criteria clarifying who can use or benefit from the program(s).
• Are there any coverage limits or caps on services? For e.g. in case of adoptions, are domestic partner adoptions covered?
• Are there safeguards regarding worker privacy/use for information for disciplinary actions?

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