When does a worker officially become a participant of the NEBF?

A worker officially becomes a participant of the National Elevator Industry Benefit Fund (NEBF) on their first day of employment with a signatory contractor. This means that as soon as an individual is employed by a company that has signed an agreement with the union, they become eligible for the benefits provided by the NEBF. The affiliation with a signatory contractor is crucial because it establishes the worker's eligibility for the fund's benefits, which are designed to aid workers in the elevator industry.

This immediate eligibility highlights the fund's purpose of providing support to workers from the very beginning of their employment, ensuring they can access benefits such as health care and retirement savings right away. Other options suggest conditions that rely on completion of training, length of service, or union membership, which do not align with the established rules governing participation status in the NEBF.