Common use of BENEFITS AND COST SHARING Clause in Contracts

BENEFITS AND COST SHARING. The Employer will continue to provide to full-time employees who have completed three (3) months of continuous service, the level of benefits and cost sharing contained in the attached Employer's booklet and table below: BENEFIT EMPLOYER SHARE EMPLOYEE SHARE Extended Health Care 50% 50% Dental Plan 70% 30% Group Life Insurance – Basic $25,000 100% 0% Option #1-100% of earnings 0% 100% Option #2-200% of earnings 0% 100% Dependent Life Insurance 100% 0% Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 100% 0% Voluntary Accident 0% 100% Insurance Short Term Disability 100% 0% Long Term Disability 50% 50% *Long Term Disability 100% *Extended Health Care *70% *30% *Employees who choose to pay 100% of the Long Term Disability premiums will pay only 30% of the Extended Health Care premium (or Dental Plan premium if exempt from Health Care). New employees hired after the date of ratification will pay 100% of the Long Term Disability premiums and will pay only 30% of the Extended Health Care premium (or Dental Plan premium if exempt from Health Care) March 22, 2011 Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Local Representative Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Dear Xx. Xxxxxxxx: This letter confirms the commitment made by the Company during bargaining that, in the event that staff reductions become necessary during the term of the collective agreement, the Company will: 1. Advise the Union in writing of the layoff and the number of positions/classifications to be reduced. 2. Post a notice at the newspaper(s) where the layoff is to take effect advising editorial employees of the need to reduce staff and our intent to accept applications for voluntary resignations with severance pay as provided by the collective agreement for employees who have been laid off. 3. Interested employees in the editorial department at the newspaper(s) will be required to apply within a specified time frame. 4. Acceptance of the voluntary resignation will be at the Publisher's discretion. Yours very truly, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim Vice President, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Ltd. March 22, 2011 Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Local Representative Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Dear Xx. Xxxxxxxx: This letter confirms agreements reached during collective bargaining with respect to the Metroland Pension Plan. 1. Effective January 1, 2009, the base year will be moved ahead to 2005. 2. Metroland will not withdraw any surplus from the Pension Plan. 3. The company will retain the power to amend the Plan at its own discretion for the purpose of protecting the value of retired members' benefits against inflation and as may be necessary during the term of the Agreement to comply with legislation. However, the Plan will be maintained during the life of the Agreement and will not be changed, except where provided above, as it affects members of the bargaining unit, without the agreement of the Union. 4. Establishment of a Pension Advisory Committee to be made up of two (2) representatives from the Union and two (2) persons appointed by the Company. The purpose of the committee will be to monitor the administration of the Plan, make recommendations respecting administration of the Plan and to promote awareness and understanding of the Plan among members. 5. Employee contribution levels will be 2.5% of eligible earnings up to the level of the Canada Pension Plan’s Yearly Maximum Pensionable Earnings (YMPE) and 5% beyond that level. Yours sincerely, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim Vice President, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Ltd. March 22, 2011 Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Local Representative Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Dear Xx. Xxxxxxxx: This will confirm our discussions during negotiations regarding students. The parties agree that it is important the Company continue to offer unpaid work placement experience to students and to that end the Company will continue to accommodate requests for same. The Company confirms that any one (1) student will only participate in the work placement program for the duration of the work placement, generally not more than four (4) months. Employees who have concerns regarding any particular student placement should discuss the concerns with their Editor. Yours truly, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim Vice President, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Ltd. March 22, 2011 Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Local Representative Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Dear Xx. Xxxxxxxx:

BENEFITS AND COST SHARING. The Employer will continue to provide to full-time employees who have completed three (3) months of continuous service, the level of benefits and cost sharing contained in the attached Employer's booklet and table below: BENEFIT EMPLOYER SHARE EMPLOYEE SHARE the attached Employer's Extended Health Care 50% 50% Dental Plan 70% 30% Group Life Insurance – Basic $25,000 100% 0% Option #1-100% of earnings 0% 100% earnings Option #2-200% of earnings 0% 100% 100% earnings Dependent Life Insurance 100% 0% Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 100% 0% Insurance Voluntary Accident 0% 100% Insurance Short Term Disability 100% 0% Long Term Disability 50% 50% *Long Term Disability *100% *Extended Health Care *70% *30% ** Employees who choose to pay 100% of the Long Term Disability premiums premium will pay only 3030 % of the Extended Health Care premium (or Dental Plan premium if exempt from Health Care). New employees hired after the date of ratification will pay 100% of the Long Term Disability premiums and will pay only 30% of the Extended Health Care premium (or Dental Plan premium if exempt from Health Care) March 22, 2011 Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Local Representative CommunicationsCEP Local 87-M, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Southern Ontario Newsmedia Guild 0000 Xxxxx Xx., Xxxx Toronto, ON M4L 1C2 Dear Xx. Xxxxxxxx: This letter confirms the commitment made by the Company during bargaining that, in the event that staff reductions become necessary during the term of the collective agreement, the Company will: 1. Advise the Union in writing of the layoff and the number of positions/positions/ classifications to be reduced. 2. Post a notice at the newspaper(s) where the layoff is to take effect advising editorial employees of the need to reduce staff and our intent to accept applications for voluntary resignations with severance pay as provided by the collective agreement for employees who have been laid off. 3. Interested employees in the editorial department at the newspaper(s) will be required to apply within a specified time frame. 4. Acceptance of the voluntary resignation will be at the Publisher's discretion. Yours very truly, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim Vice President, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Ltd. March 22, 2011 Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Local Representative CommunicationsCEP Local 87-M, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Southern Ontario Newsmedia Guild 0000 Xxxxx Xx., Xxxx Toronto, ON M4L 1C2 Dear Xx. Xxxxxxxx: This letter confirms agreements reached during collective bargaining with respect to the Metroland Pension Plan. 1. Effective January 1, 2009, 2009 the base year will be moved ahead to 2005. 2. Metroland will not withdraw any surplus from the Pension Plan. 3. The company will retain the power to amend the Plan at its own discretion for the purpose of protecting the value of retired members' benefits against inflation and as may be necessary during the term of the Agreement to comply with legislation. However, the Plan will be maintained during the life of the Agreement and will not be changed, except where provided above, as it affects members of the bargaining unit, without the agreement of the Union. 4. Establishment of a Pension Advisory Committee to be made up of two (2) representatives from the Union and two (2) persons appointed by the Company. The purpose of the committee will be to monitor the administration of the Plan, make recommendations respecting administration of the Plan and to promote awareness and understanding of the Plan among members. 5. Employee contribution levels will be 2.5% of eligible earnings up to the level of the Canada Pension Plan’s Yearly Maximum Pensionable Earnings (YMPE) and 5% beyond that level. Yours sincerely, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim Vice President, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Ltd. March 22, 2011 Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Local Representative CommunicationsCEP Local 87-M Southern Ontario Newsmedia Guild 0000 Xxxxx Xx., Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Xxxx Toronto, ON M4L 1C2 Dear Xx. Xxxxxxxx: This will confirm our discussions during negotiations regarding students. The parties agree that it is important the Company continue to offer unpaid work placement experience to students and to that end the Company will continue to accommodate requests for same. The Company confirms that any one (1) student will only participate in the work placement program for the duration of the work placement, generally not more than four (4) months. Employees who have concerns regarding any particular student placement should discuss the concerns with their Editor. Yours truly, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim Vice President, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Ltd. March 22, 2011 Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Local Representative CommunicationsCEP Local 87-M Southern Ontario Newspaper Guild 0000 Xxxxx Xx. Xxxx Toronto, Energy ON M4L 1C2 Dear Xx. Xxxxxxxx: This letter confirms the agreement made during negotiations regarding the establishment of a committee to discuss the training needs of editorial employees. The committee will have six (6) members, three (3) members representing employees and Paperworkers Union three (3) from management, and will meet from time to time, at the request of Canada either party, but no more than three (3) times per year. The meetings will be chaired by the Director of Human Resources or his/her designate. Yours truly, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim Vice President, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Ltd. March 22, 2011 Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Local Representative CEP Local 87-M SONG 0000 Xxxxx Xx. Xxxx Xxxxxxx, XX X0X 0X0 Dear Xx. Xxxxxxxx: The Publisher will meet with employees who so request to discuss items of mutual concern regarding any aspect of the editorial product or the working environment in the department. It is understood that employees will have first raised their concerns with their editor(s). Yours truly, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim Vice President, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Ltd. March 22, 2011 Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Local Representative CEP Local 87-M SONG 0000 Xxxxx Xx.Xxxx Xxxxxxx, XX X0X 0X0 Dear Xx. Xxxxxxxx: This letter confirms the agreement reached during bargaining regarding the establishment of a joint labour-management committee in each division. The committee will be comprised of two members from each of management, who normally will be the publisher and the senior editorial manager, and the union and will meet during normal office hours on a quarterly basis or more frequently if agreed. The committee is formed for discussion of any matters pertaining to the editorial department and to promote communications. It is understood that the union or management may rotate its committee members as the need arises. The parties also agree to add extra committee members if necessary. It is also agreed that the parties will establish a joint labour-management committee comprised of the, Director of Human Resources and up to three (3) other management representatives, and the Local Representative of the union and up to three (3) other stewards and/or bargaining unit employees. The meetings will be semi-annually or more frequently if agreed. The meetings shall normally take place during working hours. Yours truly, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim Vice President, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Ltd. March 22, 2011 Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Local Representative CEP Local 87-M SONG 0000 Xxxxx Xx. Xxxx Xxxxxxx, XX X0X 0X0 Dear Xx. Xxxxxxxx: This letter confirms our discussions regarding the practice and payment of camera allowance to employees who use their own cameras and equipment. Although the company supplies digital cameras and ancillary equipment, we acknowledge that with the reduction in cost of digital cameras, some photographers may wish to purchase their own equipment. Where a photographer desires to purchase and use their own equipment, prior approval must be sought from the Publisher and Editor. Upon such approval, camera allowance shall be paid as follows: The allowance will be calculated annually, paid monthly and will be equal to 12% of the agreed upon value of the equipment to a maximum value of $15,000. The past practice shall continue with respect to the equipment required and its replacement value. In addition to paying for the cost of annual servicing, the company will pay for repairs (not covered by insurance) if equipment is damaged while being used on company business. Yours truly, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim Vice President, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Ltd. March 22, 2011 Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Local Representative CEP Local 87-M SONG 0000 Xxxxx Xx., Xxxx Xxxxxxx, XX X0X 0X0 Dear Xx. Xxxxxxxx: This letter confirms our discussions should the company implement an early retirement provision without penalty at age 62 for other Metroland (non-union) staff during the term of this agreement, then that improvement will be extended to the bargaining unit(s). Yours truly, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim Vice President, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Ltd. March 22, 2011 Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Local Representative CEP Local 87-M SONG 0000 Xxxxx Xx., Xxxx Xxxxxxx, XX X0X 0X0 Dear Xx. Xxxxxxxx:

BENEFITS AND COST SHARING. The Employer will continue to provide to full-time employees who have completed three (3) months of continuous service, the level of benefits and cost sharing contained in the attached Employer's booklet and table below: BENEFIT EMPLOYER SHARE EMPLOYEE SHARE Extended Health Care 50% 50% Dental Plan 70% 30% Group Life Insurance – Basic $25,000 100% 0% Option #1-100% of earnings 0% 100% Option #2-200% of earnings 0% 100% Dependent Life Insurance 100% 0% Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 100% 0% Voluntary Accident Insurance 0% 100% Insurance Short Term Disability 100% 0% Long Term Disability 50% 50% *Long Term Disability *100% *Extended Health Care *70% *30% ** Employees who choose to pay 100% of the Long Term Disability premiums premium will pay only 3030 % of the Extended Health Care premium (or Dental Plan premium if exempt from Health Care). New employees hired after the date of ratification will pay 100% of the Long Term Disability premiums and will pay only 30% of the Extended Health Care premium (or Dental Plan premium if exempt from Health Care) March 22February 18, 2011 Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx 1998 Xx. Xxxxxx Law Local Representative CommunicationsCEP Local 00-X, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Newsmedia Guild 0000 Xxxxx Xx., Xxxx Xxxxxxx, XX X0X 0X0 Dear Xx. XxxxxxxxMr. Law: Re: Staff Reductions This letter confirms the commitment made by the Company during bargaining that, in the event that staff reductions become necessary during the term of the collective agreement, the Company will: 1. Advise the Union in writing of the layoff and the number of positions/positions/ classifications to be reduced. 2. Post a notice at the newspaper(s) where the layoff is to take effect advising editorial employees of the need to reduce staff and our intent to accept applications for voluntary resignations with severance pay as provided by the collective agreement for employees who have been laid off. 3. Interested employees in the editorial department at the newspaper(s) will be required to apply within a specified time frame. 4. Acceptance of the voluntary resignation will be at the Publisher's discretion. Yours very truly, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx Vice President, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Printing, Publishing & Distributing Ltd. March 22April 21, 2011 Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx 2004 Xx. Xxxxxx Law Local Representative CommunicationsCEP Local 00-X, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Newsmedia Guild 0000 Xxxxx Xx., Xxxx Xxxxxxx, XX X0X 0X0 Dear Xx. XxxxxxxxMr. Law: This letter confirms agreements reached during collective bargaining with respect to the Metroland Pension Plan. 1. Effective January 1, 2009, 2009 the base year will be moved ahead to 2005. The employer will assess the status of the pension fund effective January 1, 2006 to evaluate a base year upgrade. The parties will meet in the pension committee to discuss this, and the employer shall disclose up to date pension data to the union for the purpose of the meeting. 2. Metroland will not withdraw any surplus from the Pension Plan. 3. The company will retain the power to amend the Plan at its own discretion for the purpose of protecting the value of retired members' benefits against inflation and as may be necessary during the term of the Agreement to comply with legislation. However, the Plan will be maintained during the life of the Agreement and will not be changed, except where provided above, as it affects members of the bargaining unit, without the agreement of the Union. 4. Establishment of a Pension Advisory Committee to be made up of two (2) representatives from the Union and two (2) persons appointed by the Company. The purpose of the committee will be to monitor the administration of the Plan, make recommendations respecting administration of the Plan and to promote awareness and understanding of the Plan among members. 5. Employee contribution levels will be 2.5% of eligible earnings up to the level of the Canada Pension Plan’s Yearly Maximum Pensionable Earnings (YMPE) and 5% beyond that level. Yours sincerely, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Vice President, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Printing, Publishing & Distributing Ltd. March 22February 18, 2011 Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx 1998 Xx. Xxxxxx Law Local Representative Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Dear CEP Local 87-M Southern Ontario Newsmedia Guild 0000 Xxxxx Xx. Xxxxxxxx: This will confirm our discussions during negotiations regarding students. The parties agree that it is important the Company continue to offer unpaid work placement experience to students and to that end the Company will continue to accommodate requests for same. The Company confirms that any one (1) student will only participate in the work placement program for the duration of the work placement, generally not more than four (4) months. Employees who have concerns regarding any particular student placement should discuss the concerns with their Editor. Yours truly., Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim Vice PresidentXxxxxxx, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Ltd. March 22, 2011 XX X0X 0X0 Dear Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Local Representative Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Dear Xx. XxxxxxxxLaw:

BENEFITS AND COST SHARING. The Employer will continue to provide to full-time employees who have completed three (3) months of continuous service, the level of benefits and cost sharing contained in the attached Employer's booklet and table below: BENEFIT EMPLOYER SHARE EMPLOYEE SHARE Extended Health Care 50% 50% Dental Plan 70% 30% Group Life Insurance – Basic $25,000 100% 0% Option #1-100% of earnings 0% 100% Option #2-200% of earnings 0% 100% Dependent Life Insurance 100% 0% Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 100% 0% Voluntary Accident Insurance 0% 100% Insurance Short Term Disability 100% 0% Long Term Disability 50% 50% *Long Term Disability 100% *Extended Health Care *70% *30% *Employees who choose to pay 100% of the Long Term Disability premiums will pay only 30% of the Extended Health Care premium (or Dental Plan premium if exempt from Health Care). New employees hired after the date of ratification May 6, 2014 will pay 100% of the Long Term Disability premiums and will pay only 30% of the Extended Health Care premium (or Dental Plan premium if exempt from Health Care) March 22If the company amends its drug plan to reimburse for generic prescription drugs only, 2011 where a generic drug is available, the change will be applied to bargaining unit members. At such time, if the employee chooses the name brand drug, they will be dispensed the brand name drug and pay the difference in cost between the generic drug and the name brand drug. April 5, 2017 Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Honywill Local Representative Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Dear Unifor Local 87-M Southern Ontario Newsmedia Guild 0000 Xxxxx Xx. Xxxxxxxx: This letter confirms the commitment made by the Company during bargaining that, in the event that staff reductions become necessary during the term of the collective agreement, the Company will: 1. Advise the Union in writing of the layoff and the number of positions/classifications to be reduced. 2. Post a notice at the newspaper(s) where the layoff is to take effect advising editorial employees of the need to reduce staff and our intent to accept applications for voluntary resignations with severance pay as provided by the collective agreement for employees who have been laid off. 3. Interested employees in the editorial department at the newspaper(s) will be required to apply within a specified time frame. 4. Acceptance of the voluntary resignation will be at the Publisher's discretion. Yours very truly, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim Vice PresidentXxxxxxx, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Ltd. March 22, 2011 XX X0X 0X0 Dear Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Local Representative Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Dear Xx. XxxxxxxxHonywill: This letter confirms agreements reached during collective bargaining with respect to the Metroland Pension Plan. 1. Effective January 1, 2009, 2009 the base year will be moved ahead was adjusted to 2005. In the event the company adjusts the base year for the Employees Retirement Savings Plan (ERS), the upgrade shall also apply to the Metroland Pension Plan (MPP). 2. Metroland will not withdraw any surplus from the Pension Plan. 3. The company will retain the power to amend the Plan at its own discretion for the purpose of protecting the value of retired members' benefits against inflation and as may be necessary during the term of the Agreement to comply with legislation. However, the Plan will be maintained during the life of the Agreement and will not be changed, except where provided above, as it affects members of the bargaining unit, without the agreement of the Union. 4. Establishment of a Pension Advisory Committee to be made up of two (2) representatives from the Union and two (2) persons appointed by the Company. The purpose of the committee will be to monitor the administration of the Plan, make recommendations respecting administration of the Plan and to promote awareness and understanding of the Plan among members. 5. Employee contribution levels will be 2.5% of eligible earnings up to the level of the Canada Pension Plan’s Yearly Maximum Pensionable Earnings (YMPE) and 5% beyond that level. Yours sincerely, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim Vice President, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Ltd. March 22April5, 2011 2017 Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Honywill Local Representative Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Dear Unifor Local 87-M Southern Ontario Newsmedia Guild 0000 Xxxxx Xx. Xxxxxxxx: This will confirm our discussions during negotiations regarding students. The parties agree that it is important the Company continue to offer unpaid work placement experience to students and to that end the Company will continue to accommodate requests for same. The Company confirms that any one (1) student will only participate in the work placement program for the duration of the work placement, generally not more than four (4) months. Employees who have concerns regarding any particular student placement should discuss the concerns with their Editor. Yours truly., Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim Vice PresidentXxxxxxx, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Ltd. March 22, 2011 Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Local Representative Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Dear Xx. Xxxxxxxx:XX X0X 0X0

BENEFITS AND COST SHARING. The Employer will continue to provide to full-time employees who have completed three (3) months of continuous service, the level of benefits and cost sharing contained in the attached Employer's booklet and table below: BENEFIT EMPLOYER SHARE EMPLOYEE SHARE Extended Health Care 50% 50% Dental Plan 70% 30% Group Life Insurance – 50% 50% Basic $25,000 100% 0% Option #1-100% of earnings 0% 100% Option #2-200% of earnings 0% 100% Dependent Life Insurance Accidental Death & 100% 0% Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 100% 0% Voluntary Accident Insurance 0% 100% Insurance Short Term Disability 100% 0% Long Term Disability OR 50% 50% *Long Term Disability *100% *Extended Health Care *70% *30% *Employees who choose hired prior to 2009 may continue to pay 10050% of the Long Term Disability premiums will pay only 30% of premium and cost share the Extended Health Care premium (or Dental Plan premium if exempt from Health Care). New employees hired after premium) at 50/50 or these individuals may elect to transfer to the date of ratification will pay 100% of the Long Term Disability premiums employee paid Ltd and will pay only 30% of cost share the Extended Health Care premium (or Dental Plan premium if exempt from Health Carepremium) March 22at 70/30. Xx. Xxxx Xxxx National Representative, 2011 Mr. CEP 000 Xxxxxxx Xxx. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Local Representative CommunicationsXxxxxx, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Xxxxxxx X0X 0X0 Dear Xx. XxxxxxxxXxxx: This letter confirms the commitment made by the Company during bargaining that, in the event that staff reductions become necessary during the term of the collective agreement, the Company will: 1. Advise the Union in writing of the layoff and the number of positions/positions/ classifications to be reduced. 2. Post a notice at the newspaper(slocation(s) where the layoff is to take effect advising editorial employees of the need to reduce staff and our intent to accept applications for voluntary resignations with severance pay as provided by the collective agreement for employees who have been laid off. 3. Interested employees in the editorial department at the newspaper(slocation(s) will be required to apply within a specified time frame. 4. Acceptance of the voluntary resignation will be at the Publisher's discretion. Yours very truly, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim Interim, Vice President, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Ltd. March 22Xx. Xxxx Xxxx National Representative, 2011 Mr. CEP 000 Xxxxxxx Xxx. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Local Representative CommunicationsXxxxxx, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Xxxxxxx X0X 0X0 Dear Xx. Xxxxxxxx: This letter confirms agreements reached during collective bargaining with respect to the Metroland Pension Plan. 1. Effective January 1, 2009, the base year will be moved ahead to 2005. 2. Metroland will not withdraw any surplus from the Pension Plan. 3. The company will retain the power to amend the Plan at its own discretion for the purpose of protecting the value of retired members' benefits against inflation and as may be necessary during the term of the Agreement to comply with legislation. However, the Plan will be maintained during the life of the Agreement and will not be changed, except where provided above, as it affects members of the bargaining unit, without the agreement of the Union. 4. Establishment of a Pension Advisory Committee to be made up of two (2) representatives from the Union and two (2) persons appointed by the Company. The purpose of the committee will be to monitor the administration of the Plan, make recommendations respecting administration of the Plan and to promote awareness and understanding of the Plan among members. 5. Employee contribution levels will be 2.5% of eligible earnings up to the level of the Canada Pension Plan’s Yearly Maximum Pensionable Earnings (YMPE) and 5% beyond that level. Yours sincerely, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim Vice President, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Ltd. March 22, 2011 Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Local Representative Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Dear Xx. XxxxxxxxXxxx: This will confirm our discussions during negotiations regarding students. The parties agree that it is important the Company continue to offer unpaid work placement experience to students and to that end the Company will continue to accommodate requests for same. The union agrees that students working on a co-op placement as set out in this letter are not members of the bargaining unit. The Company confirms that any one not more than three (13) student post-secondary students will only participate in the work placement program for and the duration of the work placement, generally shall not more than four exceed two (42) monthsmonths per student. Employees who have concerns regarding any particular student placement should discuss the concerns with their Managing Editor. Yours truly, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim Interim, Vice President, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Ltd. March 22Xx. Xxxx Xxxx National Representative, 2011 Mr. CEP 000 Xxxxxxx Xxx. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Local Representative CommunicationsXxxxxx, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Xxxxxxx X0X 0X0 Dear Xx. XxxxxxxxXxxx: This letter confirms the agreement made during negotiations regarding the establishment of a committee to discuss the training needs of editorial employees. The committee will have six (6) members, three (3) members representing employees and three (3) from management, and will meet from time to time, at the request of either party, but no more than three (3) times per year. The meetings will be chaired by the Director of Human Resources or his/her designate. Yours truly, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim, Vice President, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Ltd. Xx. Xxxx Xxxx National Representative, CEP 000 Xxxxxxx Xxx. Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx X0X 0X0 Dear Xx. Xxxx: The Publisher will meet with employees who so request to discuss items of mutual concern regarding any aspect of the editorial product or the working environment in the department. It is understood that employees will have first raised their concerns with their editor(s). Yours truly, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim, Vice President, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Ltd. Xx. Xxxx Xxxx National Representative, CEP 000 Xxxxxxx Xxx. Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx X0X 0X0 Dear Xx. Xxxx: This letter confirms the agreement reached during bargaining regarding the establishment of a joint labour-management committee in each division. The committee will be comprised of two members from each of management, who normally will be the publisher and the senior editorial manager, and the union and will meet during normal office hours on a quarterly basis or more frequently if agreed. The committee is formed for discussion of any matters pertaining to the editorial department and to promote communications. It is understood that the union or management may rotate its committee members as the need arises. The parties also agree to add extra committee members if necessary. It is also agreed that the parties will establish a joint labour-management committee comprised of the, Director of Human Resources and up to three (3) other management representatives, and the Local Representative of the union and up to three (3) other stewards and/or bargaining unit employees. The meetings will be semi-annually or more frequently if agreed. The meetings shall normally take place during working hours. Yours truly, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim, Vice President, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Ltd. Xx. Xxxx Xxxx National Representative, CEP 000 Xxxxxxx Xxx. Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx X0X 0X0 Dear Xx. Xxxx: This letter confirms our discussions regarding the practice and payment of camera allowance to employees who use their own cameras and equipment. Although the company supplies digital cameras and ancillary equipment, we acknowledge that with the reduction in cost of digital cameras, some photographers may desire to use their own equipment. Where a photographer desires to use their own equipment, prior approval must be sought from Editor in Chief. Upon such approval camera allowance shall be paid as follows: The allowance will be calculated annually, paid monthly and will be equal to 12% of the agreed upon value of the equipment to a maximum value of $15,000. The past practice shall continue with respect to the equipment required and its replacement value. In addition to paying for the cost of annual servicing, the company will pay for repairs (not covered by insurance) if equipment is damaged while being used on company business. Yours truly, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim, Vice President, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Ltd. Xx. Xxxx Xxxx National Representative, CEP 000 Xxxxxxx Xxx. Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx X0X 0X0 Dear Xx. Xxxx:

BENEFITS AND COST SHARING. The Employer will continue to provide to full-time employees who have completed three (3) months of continuous service, the level of benefits and cost sharing contained in the attached Employer's booklet and table below: BENEFIT EMPLOYER SHARE EMPLOYEE SHARE Extended Health Care 50% 50% Dental Plan 70% 30% Group Life Insurance – Basic $25,000 100% 0% Option #1-100% of earnings 0% 100% Option #2-200% of earnings 0% 100% Dependent Life Insurance 100% 0% Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 100% 0% Voluntary Accident Insurance 0% 100% Insurance Short Term Disability 100% 0% Long Term Disability 50% 50% *Long Term Disability *100% *Extended Health Care *70% *30% ** Employees who choose to pay 100% of the Long Term Disability premiums premium will pay only 3030 % of the Extended Health Care premium (or Dental Plan premium if exempt from Health Care). New employees hired after the date of ratification will pay 100% of the Long Term Disability premiums and will pay only 30% of the Extended Health Care premium (or Dental Plan premium if exempt from Health Care) March 22February 18, 2011 Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx 1998 Xx. Xxxxxx Law Local Representative CommunicationsCEP Local 00-X, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Newsmedia Guild 0000 Xxxxx Xx., Xxxx Xxxxxxx, XX X0X 0X0 Dear Xx. XxxxxxxxMr. Law: Re: Staff Reductions This letter confirms the commitment made by the Company during bargaining that, in the event that staff reductions become necessary during the term of the collective agreement, the Company will: 1. Advise the Union in writing of the layoff and the number of positions/positions/ classifications to be reduced. 2. Post a notice at the newspaper(s) where the layoff is to take effect advising editorial employees of the need to reduce staff and our intent to accept applications for voluntary resignations with severance pay as provided by the collective agreement for employees who have been laid off. 3. Interested employees in the editorial department at the newspaper(s) will be required to apply within a specified time frame. 4. Acceptance of the voluntary resignation will be at the Publisher's discretion. Yours very truly, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx Vice President, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Printing, Publishing & Distributing Ltd. March 22April 21, 2011 Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx 2004 Xx. Xxxxxx Law Local Representative CommunicationsCEP Local 00-X, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Newsmedia Guild 0000 Xxxxx Xx., Xxxx Xxxxxxx, XX X0X 0X0 Dear Xx. XxxxxxxxMr. Law: This letter confirms agreements reached during collective bargaining with respect to the Metroland Pension Plan. 1. Effective January 1, 20092004, the base year will be moved ahead to 20052000. The employer will assess the status of the pension fund effective January 1, 2006 to evaluate a base year upgrade. The parties will meet in the pension committee to discuss this, and the employer shall disclose up to date pension data to the union for the purpose of the meeting. 2. Metroland will not withdraw any surplus from the Pension Plan. 3. The company will retain the power to amend the Plan at its own discretion for the purpose of protecting the value of retired members' benefits against inflation and as may be necessary during the term of the Agreement to comply with legislation. However, the Plan will be maintained during the life of the Agreement and will not be changed, except where provided above, as it affects members of the bargaining unit, without the agreement of the Union. 4. Establishment of a Pension Advisory Committee to be made up of two (2) representatives from the Union and two (2) persons appointed by the Company. The purpose of the committee will be to monitor the administration of the Plan, make recommendations respecting administration of the Plan and to promote awareness and understanding of the Plan among members. 5. Employee contribution levels will be 2.5% of eligible earnings up to the level of the Canada Pension Plan’s Yearly Maximum Pensionable Earnings (YMPE) and 5% beyond that level. Yours sincerely, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Vice President, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Printing, Publishing & Distributing Ltd. March 22February 18, 2011 Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx 1998 Xx. Xxxxxx Law Local Representative Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Dear CEP Local 87-M Southern Ontario Newsmedia Guild 0000 Xxxxx Xx. Xxxxxxxx: This will confirm our discussions during negotiations regarding students. The parties agree that it is important the Company continue to offer unpaid work placement experience to students and to that end the Company will continue to accommodate requests for same. The Company confirms that any one (1) student will only participate in the work placement program for the duration of the work placement, generally not more than four (4) months. Employees who have concerns regarding any particular student placement should discuss the concerns with their Editor. Yours truly., Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim Vice PresidentXxxxxxx, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Ltd. March 22, 2011 XX X0X 0X0 Dear Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Local Representative Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Dear Xx. XxxxxxxxLaw:

BENEFITS AND COST SHARING. The Employer will continue to provide to full-time employees who have completed three (3) months of continuous service, the level of benefits and cost sharing contained in the attached Employer's booklet and table below: BENEFIT EMPLOYER SHARE EMPLOYEE SHARE Extended Health Care 50% 50% Dental Plan 7050% 3050% Group Life Insurance – Basic $25,000 100% 0% Option #1-100% of earnings 0% 100% Option #2-200% of earnings 0% 100% Dependent Life Insurance 100% 0% Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 100% 0% Voluntary Accident Insurance 0% 100% Insurance Short Term Disability 100% 0% Long Term Disability 50% 50% OR *Long Term Disability *100% *Extended Health Care *70% *30% *Employees who choose hired prior to 2009 may continue to pay 10050% of the Long Term Disability premiums will pay only 30% of premium and cost share the Extended Health Care premium (or Dental Plan premium if exempt from Health Care). New employees hired after premium) at 50/50 or these individuals may elect to transfer to the date of ratification will pay 100% of the Long Term Disability premiums employee paid Ltd and will pay only 30% of cost share the Extended Health Care premium (or Dental Plan premium premium) at 70/30. If the Company amends its drug plan to reimburse for generic prescription drugs only, where a generic drug is available, the change will be applied to bargaining unit members. At such time, if exempt from Health Care) March 22the employee chooses the name brand drug, 2011 Mr. Xxxx they will be dispensed the brand name drug and pay the difference in cost between the generic drug and the name brand drug. Xxx. Xxxxxxxx Local Xxxxxx National Representative CommunicationsUnifor 0 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada XX X0X 0X0 Dear XxXxx. XxxxxxxxXxxxxx: RE: STAFF REDUCTIONS This letter confirms the commitment made by the Company during bargaining that, in the event that staff reductions become necessary during the term of the collective agreement, the Company will: 1. Advise the Union in writing of the layoff and the number of positions/positions/ classifications to be reduced. 2. Post a notice at the newspaper(slocation(s) where the layoff is to take effect advising editorial employees of the need to reduce staff and our intent to accept applications for voluntary resignations with severance pay as provided by the collective agreement for employees who have been laid off. 3. Interested employees in the editorial department at the newspaper(slocation(s) will be required to apply within a specified time frame. 4. Acceptance of the voluntary resignation will be at the Publisher's discretion. Yours very truly, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim Vice President, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Ltd. March 22Xxx. Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx National Representative Unifor 0 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, 2011 Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Local Representative Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada XX X0X 0X0 Dear XxXxx. XxxxxxxxXxxxxx: This letter confirms agreements reached during collective bargaining with respect to the Metroland Pension Plan. 1. Effective January 1, 2009, the base year will be moved ahead to 2005. 2. Metroland will not withdraw any surplus from the Pension Plan. 3. The company will retain the power to amend the Plan at its own discretion for the purpose of protecting the value of retired members' benefits against inflation and as may be necessary during the term of the Agreement to comply with legislation. However, the Plan will be maintained during the life of the Agreement and will not be changed, except where provided above, as it affects members of the bargaining unit, without the agreement of the Union. 4. Establishment of a Pension Advisory Committee to be made up of two (2) representatives from the Union and two (2) persons appointed by the Company. The purpose of the committee will be to monitor the administration of the Plan, make recommendations respecting administration of the Plan and to promote awareness and understanding of the Plan among members. 5. Employee contribution levels will be 2.5% of eligible earnings up to the level of the Canada Pension Plan’s Yearly Maximum Pensionable Earnings (YMPE) and 5% beyond that level. Yours sincerely, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim Vice President, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Ltd. March 22, 2011 Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Local Representative Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Dear Xx. XxxxxxxxRE: STUDENTS This will confirm our discussions during negotiations regarding students. The parties agree that it is important the Company continue to offer unpaid work placement experience to students and to that end the Company will continue to accommodate requests for same. The union agrees that students working on a co-op placement as set out in this letter are not members of the bargaining unit. The Company confirms that any one not more than three (13) student post-secondary students will only participate in the work placement program for and the duration of the work placement, generally shall not more than four exceed two (42) monthsmonths per student. Employees who have concerns regarding any particular student placement should discuss the concerns with their Managing Editor. Yours trulyThe Company and the Union agree for a period of no more than three (3) consecutive days, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Interim Vice President, Human Resources Metroland Media Group Ltd. March 22, 2011 Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Local Representative Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union the number of Canada Dear Xx. Xxxxxxxx:students may increase to the amount of