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    Do Job Share or Regular Part-Time members receive full access to family benefits through this insurance?

    October 16, 2022

    To be eligible, Job Share or Regular Part-Time members must work at least 17.5 hours on average per week and meet the eligibility requirements of the policy.

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    As a Regular Active Bruce Power – PWU Member, how do I enroll?

    October 16, 2022

    As an active Bruce Power – PWU member, you are automatically enrolled with family coverage for eligible family members.

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    What is an Active Member?

    October 16, 2022

    An active member is a member under the age of 69, who is employed by Bruce Power as a regular PWU employee, including members on long term disability

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    Who pays for the insurance plan?

    October 16, 2022

    The cost of the coverage for PWU Bruce Power Active Members is funded by monies that were allocated for the specific benefit of the PWU Bruce Power members as a result of the PWU’s equity [...]

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    Why would the PWU agree with extending Letter of Understanding (LOU) 013 beyond the 2 year extension of the agreement?

    October 12, 2021

    With CNSC determinations pending in regard to ensuring the safe operating life of pressure tubes and the importance of stability during the ongoing refurbishment work programs and COVID 19 [...]

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    Will the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) Differential from the current Collective Agreement be included in calculating the new rates of pay?

    October 12, 2021

    The COLA provision of the current Collective Agreement (2018 to 2021) will be triggered on January 1, 2022 if the CPI is greater than 2.2%. Currently the CPI is at about 4.1%.  If the CPI is 4.1% [...]

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    Why did the Chief Stewards recommend acceptance of the Bruce Power Offer to renew the Collective Agreement for 2 years?

    October 12, 2021

    The Chief Stewards reviewed Bruce Power’s proposal and agreed to trust the Members and give them the opportunity to determine whether or not Bruce Power’s proposal was acceptable. The [...]

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    12. Are my legal fees and bills covered if I incur the costs after February 26th, 2007 but the fees relate to claims, suits, or otherwise legal proceedings arising out of events that occurred before February 26th, 2007?

    September 26, 2017

    Legal fees are only covered if the proximate cause is on or after inception date of the Program, being February 26th, 2007. Even if your bills are incurred after this date, the Program will not [...]

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    11. Does my coverage lapse when I retire?

    September 26, 2017

    Yes, as follows: A PWUPP member who retires retains title insurance on his or her registered property for as long as he/she retains a registered interest in the property Note also that a member [...]

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    10. Can retirees buy coverage at their own expense?

    September 26, 2017

    Members wishing to purchase retirement coverage must contact the PWUPP Call Centre at 1-877-393-0338 at least 30 days prior to retirement to ensure that they can continue coverage seamlessly. [...]

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