News - About LABF

New Executive Director at LABF

Following a competitive search, the Retirement Board of the Laborers’ and Retirement Board Employees’ Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago (LABF) is pleased to announce that Cameron Mock has been hired as Executive Director for the Fund. Mr. Mock moved to his new role at the LABF on June 17, 2024, after most recently advising government clients, including public pension systems, on financial and risk management with Deloitte & Touche LLP. Prior to Deloitte, he served as Senior Economic Advisor

Second Mailing - Signature Verification Form: Due 7/15

The LABF mailed a second mailing of the 2024 Signature Forms on June 11th. These final forms are due back to the LABF by July 15th to avoid suspension of monthly annuity payments. If you need a replacement form or if you have any questions, please call 312-236-2065. Thank you.

Jul 28, 2022 06:15 AM

2022 Trustee Election

In accordance with state law, the term of one of the trustees representing the Fund’s active employees expires December 1, 2022. On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, an election will be held to select a representative for this position for a term beginning December 2, 2022 and ending December 1, 2025. Regulations governing the election are summarized below. For a complete list of election rules visit: LABFChicago.org.

Apr 08, 2022 08:52 AM

MEMBER ALERT

There have been number of cases of reported fraud occurring at various public pension funds across the State of Illinois. Pension funds have received falsified change of address and direct deposit forms in an attempt to fraudulently redirect pension payments. Please know that LABF staff is scrutinizing all change of address and direct deposit forms received and taking steps to prevent fraudulent activity. Please notify LABF immediately if you become aware of any suspicious activity related to y

Aug 19, 2020 11:21 AM

LABF seeks Registered Lobbyist

The LABF has issued a Request for Information (RFI) from Registered Lobbyists with responses due by September 11, 2020. Please see attachment for details.

Aug 03, 2020 06:15 AM

2020 Trustee Election

2020 Trustee Election In accordance with state law, the term of the trustee representing the Fund’s annuitants expires December 1, 2020. On Thursday, October 15, 2020, an election will be held to select a representative for this position for a term beginning December 2, 2020 and ending December 1, 2023. Regulations governing the election are summarized below. For a complete list of election rules visit: LABFChicago.org.

Mar 18, 2020 09:55 AM

COVID-19 NOTICE Update

Due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak, the LABF’s office will be operating remotely Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm beginning on March 18th. We will not be accepting visitors in the LABF office. We currently expect that all benefit payments will be processed as normal. You may reach our staff via phone, email and fax. We will return all calls and emails as soon as possible. Please rest assured we are pursuing every avenue to provide the service that our members expect during th

Mar 16, 2020 07:28 AM

COVID-19 Notice

revised March 18, 2020 The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a coronavirus known as COVID-19. The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services declared COVID-19 presents a public health emergency and Governor Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation in response to COVID-19. Since COVID-10 has been detected in numerous locations in Illinois including Chicago the LABF

Sep 17, 2019 04:09 PM

2019 Trustee Election

Notice is hereby given that the trustee election which was to be held on Thursday, October 10, 2019, has concluded because the incumbent candidate, Michael LoVerde, ran unopposed. In accordance with State law, LABF’s Board of Trustees must conduct an election each year, under the rules adopted by it, for the purpose of selecting a trustee responsible for representing the members of the LABF. The 2019 election was to be held to select a trustee from among the active employee members of the LABF

Dec 21, 2018 12:00 PM

Retiree Healthcare Premium Refunds

The City’s Records Show That Some City Retirees May Have Uncashed Healthcare Premium Refund Checks. To see if you or a family member is due an uncashed check, please...