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1: What CPC is Not Telling You About Your Benefits September 15, 2010 - Benefits - Bulletins - 2008-2011/313 Recently we have all received a letter from John Duncan Senior Vice-President of Human Resources, outlining the costs of our benefit package. There are some facts about our benefit costs that he is not telling you about. Through the Consultative Committee on Benefits (Appendix... 2: Unilateral Benefit Changes December 2, 2009 - Benefits - Bulletins - 2008-2011/221 On Wednesday November 25, 2009, the Union filed a national policy grievance regarding Canada Post’s unilateral benefit changes (N00-07-00027). Canada Post announced that new employees hired as of November 1 are expected to pay 100% of the premiums for post-retirement... 3: Important Reminders Regarding Your Benefit Plans January 23, 2008 - Benefits - Bulletins - 2005-2008/357 As you probably know, several changes to the Canada Post benefit plans took effect in recent weeks. These changes apply to both the urban and rural bargaining units. Here are a few important reminders. For Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers Members are now... 4: As of January 2008, All Drugs Will Be Reimbursed at 80% December 12, 2007 - Benefits - Bulletins - 2005-2008/338 -- IMPORTANT -- IMPORTANT -- IMPORTANT -- The collective agreement signed on May 3, 2007 with Canada Post provides for the following: 30.02 (c) ii) (1) “Effective January 1st, 2008, the EHCP co-insurance shall be: For prescr" + "iption drug expenses,... 5: Some Information about our Benefit Plans October 18, 2007 - Benefits - Bulletins - 2005-2008/301 Our health benefit plans were negotiated for our protection. To ensure we receive full benefits, it is important to keep informed and to know how these plans work. Here is some useful information on three aspects of our benefit plans. 1. Extended Health Care Plan... 6: Disability Insurance : Group Protection August 9, 2007 - Benefits - Bulletins - 2005-2008/284 Our disability insurance plan covers everyone employed at Canada Post, except our RSMC sisters and brothers. As you know, this plan provides protection for those of us who are ill for extended periods. More than 2,300 people receiving benefits Currently,... 7: Pension Advisory Council Election August 18, 2006 - Benefits - Bulletins - 2005-2008/133 There will be an election in the coming weeks for a representative on the Pension Advisory Council. This position will be elected by all active members of the Canada Post Pension Plan. Members will receive ballots in the mail between August 21 and September 15, 2006. Nominations... 8: The Quebec Parental Insurance Plan: a new deal for working parents living in Quebec January 4, 2006 - Benefits - Bulletins - 2005-2008/057 Beginning January 1, 2006, the government of Quebec will launch the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan, also known as QPIP. The plan replaces the maternity, adoption and parental benefits paid by Employment Insurance for residents of Quebec. A new plan means a change in deductions One... 9: Our benefit booklets are finished! June 21, 2005 - Benefits - Bulletins - Bulletin no.: 2005-2005/008 I am pleased to announce that the union's benefit booklets are finished and will be distributed to all members soon. Each booklet contains information about one of the plans and tells you how to make a claim, and who to contact for further information or assistance. We also... 10: Our Group Disability Insurance Plan: Strength In Numbers February 23, 2005 - Benefits - Bulletins - Bulletin no.: 2002-2005/2-- Our Disability Insurance Plan covers all CUPW members who work for Canada Post, except most temporary employees and rural and suburban mail carriers. As you know, this plan provides protection during extended periods of absence or illness. More than 1,800 people getting... 11: Benefits pilot update November 26, 2004 - Benefits - Bulletins - Bulletin no.: 2002-2005/261 Alternative benefits pilot to treat back pain in Toronto Local The Joint National Benefits Pilot Committee has chosen the Toronto Local as the pilot project's home with the agreement and assistance of the Local's leadership. The Toronto Local's membership size and proximity... 12: Benefits Update: It Pays To Know November 3, 2004 - Benefits - Bulletins - Bulletin no.: 2002-2005/251 This past month, almost 200 sisters and brothers took part in the Benefits Course that was provided in all regions of the Union. Local Presidents, Executive Committee members, union stewards all took time out to study the changes to our benefits plans, especially the DRUG FORMULARY. Some... 13: Extended Health Care Plan - Update June 1, 2004 - Benefits - Bulletins - Bulletin no.: 2002-2005/219 On April 30, 2004 the Union applied for a cease and desist order regarding Canada Post's implementation of the new reimbursement levels of our drug plan. We did so because: · Members were only getting reimbursed at 75% for co-ordination of benefits when their spouse... 14: Three-Tiered Drug Formulary May 7, 2004 - Benefits - Bulletins Bulletin no.: 2002-2005/211 As many of you know, the employer's application of the new provisions of clause 30.02 has created many hardships for the Union's membership. In many cases, members were finding it difficult to determine whether the drugs they were currently using... 15: The New Three-Tiered Drug Formulary - Not Smooth a All April 27, 2004 - Benefits - Bulletins Bulletin no.: 2002-2005/207 April 1st was the start of the new three-tiered drug formulary. Despite the Collective Agreement coming into effect on September 30th, the new formulary did not start until 6 months later. The reason for the delay was to ensure that the necessary... 16: Our Benefit Plans and How they Relate to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act March 31, 2004 - Benefits - Bulletins Bulletin no.: 2002-2005/195 HAVE YOU HAD A PROBLEM RECENTLY WITH ANY OF YOUR BENEFIT PLANS? If so, you may have asked your union representative to call the insurance company on your behalf, and the company no doubt refused to grant your representative access to your file.... 17: Benefits Pilot Project Takes Shape March 25, 2004 - Benefits - Bulletins Bulletin no.: 2002-2005/194 An exciting and unique benefits pilot project, studying the impact of increased access to alternative medicines and therapies for members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), is beginning to take shape. CUPW and Canada Post negotiated... 18: News on our wages and benefits November 6, 2003 - Benefits - Bulletins Bulletin no.: 2002-2005/151 The Union recently held discussions with Canada Post on pay and benefit implementation issues related to the new collective agreement. ~ The new rates of pay (increase of 58 cents per hour) will appear on the November 20, 2003 pay cheques. ~... 19: Are You Using Your Benefits? November 7, 2002 - Benefits - Bulletins Bulletin no.: 2002-2005/36 The following paramedical services are covered, for all CUPW regular employees, who are eligible for benefits, when provided out of hospital: ACUPUNCTURISTS: Treatment by a qualified acupuncturist who is a physician CHIROPRACTORS: Treatment...

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