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Am I eligible to receive the settlement payment?
To be eligible for payment, you must be a current member of SPU-AFSCME and make a claim for payment on or before December 1, 2023.
How much is the settlement payment?
The settlement payment is $400.00 for each SPU member.
How do I know if I’m a current SPU member?
To confirm eligibility and register for your claim, click here to submit a claim.
How do I register to receive my payment?
To confirm eligibility and register for your claim, click here to submit a claim.
When can I expect my payment?
Eligible SPU members will receive their $400 settlement payment on or about December 15, 2023.
Is the payment subject to any tax or does it have any other tax implications?
Yes. The payment is subject to Puerto Rico tax. However, taxes will not be withheld and you will not be provided with an end of year statement.
What is the settlement payment for?
This payment is the result of SPU and AFSCME negotiations with the Financial Oversight Management Board (FOMB) in 2019, which provided for the allocation of a discretionary fund. Since that SPU-C95/AFSCME decided to distribute this fund, equitably, among all its members in order to provide economic relief.
Is this the same as the other Upside and Christmas bonuses?
No, this payment is in addition to the $600 Christmas Bonus that will be provided by the government. It is in addition to the “Upside Bonus” of $2000 that also resulted from our negotiation with the FOMB and will be paid in early December.
How will I receive my payment?
Your payment will come to you by direct deposit or by mailed check if direct deposit is not available.
Is there a deadline to register for a claim?
Yes, you must make a claim for payment on or before December 1, 2023.
How will I know if my claim has been processed and accepted?
The website will confirm your claim as accepted if you are a member. If not, you will be re-directed to a phone number to call for assistance. If you provide your information at (787) 272-7222, someone will get back to you within 24 hours to confirm.
Who can I contact if I have more questions?
For questions, call this (833) 232-9120. Follow the instructions, and someone will get back to you within 24 hours.
How much in bonuses are SPU members receiving?
Our union is proud of the work we accomplished together to protect SPU members during these difficult times. With substantial assistance from AFSCME, SPU is the only union to have entered into an agreement with the FOMB that provided you an additional $2000 this year. When combined with the $600 Christmas bonus and the $400 SPU bonus, it will provide our members $3000 this year.
What about beyond this year?
Our agreement will provide for bonuses of at least $2000 per year, and possibly more if the government’s fiscal performance continues to improve, for each of the next three years (2024, 2025 and 2026). We are also the only union with enforceable collective bargaining agreements that protect your jobs and benefits and create additional paid leave and holidays.