All employees employed by a Participating Employer in a class of employment that is eligible for membership in are required to join the Plan. Full-time employees generally become members of the Plan on the date of their employment. Part-time employees generally become members of the Plan after completing 2 years of employment in which they earn more than 35% of the YMPE in each of those years (In 2015, 35% of YMPE was $18,760).
