Monthly Archive: February 2016

Feb 13

Naqvi concedes there’s a crisis in corrections; agrees to work with OPSEU on solutions

Publication Date Thursday, February 11, 2016 – 9:00am TORONTO – In a meeting today with the union that represents more than 6,000 correctional workers and parole and probation staff, the minister for Community Safety and Correctional Services agreed that Ontario faces a crisis inside its jails. “Today’s meeting with Yasir Naqvi was productive,” said Ontario …

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Feb 10

Meal Allowance – Centrally Booked OPSEU Organized Events

As approved by the Executive Board during their budget debate, effective January 1, 2016 the reimbursement rate for lunch has been increased to $19 and the reimbursement rate for dinner has been increased to $29.  Breakfast remains the same at $13.  Any expenses submitted with the old rates will be adjusted by the Accounting Department. …

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Feb 03

Changes to OPS Dependent Life Insurance now implemented

Changes to OPS Dependent Life Insurance now implemented November 4, 2013 In the recent round of OPS negotiations the parties agreed to increase the coverage for dependent life insurance under Articles 38 and 66.  Previously anyone electing to pay the premiums received coverage of $1,000 for a spouse and $500 for each dependent child OR …

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Feb 01

OPTRUST PENSION – CHANGES EFFECTIVE JAN. 1 2017

Proposed Changes to Post-Retirement Insured Benefits Posted: July 29, 2015 Print this page Email the link On February 18, 2014, the Ministry of Government Services announced proposed changes to the eligibility criteria and terms for post-retirement insured benefits for members of the OPSEU Pension Plan, to take effect on January 1, 2017. Current eligibility rules …

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