Pacific Region

CANADIAN UNION OF POSTAL WORKERS

CUPW Statement on Canadian Labour Congress support for Bill Morneau’s Candidacy for OECD Secretary General

Posted on by Jennifer Savage

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers objects to the decision of the CLC to join with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to support the appointment of Bill Morneau to the position of OECD Secretary-General. In our view Mr. Morneau’s actions as Finance Minister demonstrated that he is exactly the wrong type of person to head Read more about CUPW Statement on Canadian Labour Congress support for Bill Morneau’s Candidacy for OECD Secretary General[…]

OVER-AGE DEPENDANT STUDENTS AND BENEFITS

Posted on by Jennifer Savage

In order for over-age dependants to qualify for benefits, the member must provide to Great West/Canada Life a document from a post-secondary institution as proof that the dependant is attending school on a full-time basis. Due to the pandemic, full-time students may be running into restrictions with their post-secondary institution and course offerings which prevent Read more about OVER-AGE DEPENDANT STUDENTS AND BENEFITS[…]

POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS RSMC UNIT

Posted on by Jennifer Savage

On June 11, 2020, Arbitrator MacPherson ordered that all continuous service of the RSMCs since they became employees on January 1, 2004 be recognized for the right to post-retirement benefits. IMPACT OF THE DECISION This means that RSMCs who decide to retire with 15 or more years of continuous service have the right to enroll Read more about POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS RSMC UNIT[…]