The Power Workers' Union is pleased to announce that it has arranged for the provision to its regular and Hiring Hall members by reputable insurance companies of a group of benefits called the Power Workers' Union Protection Plan (PWUPP). The PWUPP is designed to provide you with protection in the event you are defrauded or you have to defend yourself in a civil or criminal legal suit.

Members can now take advantage of:

• Insurance providing coverage of legal expenses incurred if you have to defend yourself in a civil, criminal or family law case.
• Identity Theft coverage that goes beyond coverage offered by the banks or credit card companies and provides solid assistance with recovery of your stolen identity; and
• Title Insurance for new and existing property owners that kicks in should you be the victim of fraud related to your property or if you have to resolve any title issues that arise. Members can register ONE property they own for coverage.

All regular and PWU Hiring Hall members in good standing of the Power Workers' Union are eligible for the Plan at no cost to them. There will also be no increase in your union dues as a result of this new member benefits program. Click here for details on Who is Covered.

The PWU has considered various different service models to provide the coverage described below to eligible members in a manner that provides high quality service and the greatest degree of flexibility in using the services of a lawyer of the member's choice.

The PWU determined that the best model for its members was to have insurance coverage provided by reputable insurance companies, which is the PWUPP model. Because the insurance companies are responsible for providing coverage, the PWU's responsibility and liability is strictly limited to paying the premiums necessary to sustain coverage during the coverage period. The PWU will not be liable for any other claims or losses of any kind.

For more information about each of the coverages provided, click on the links below.

Legal Expense Coverage
Identity Theft
Title Insurance

To enroll in the Power Workers' Union Protection Plan call 1-877-393-0338 between 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday.

Or, you can scan and email, fax, or mail a registration form – print the registration form by clicking here.

NOTE: To register for Title Insurance for either an existing home/property you own, or for Title Insurance on a home or condo purchase on or after February 26th, 2007, you must complete a special application with First Canadian Title Insurance. Call 1-877-393-0338 to register.

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