Common use of WELFARE PLANS AND BENEFITS Clause in Contracts

WELFARE PLANS AND BENEFITS. ‌ 27.01 The Employer shall pay one hundred percent (100%) of the premium for the Dental Plan (equal to or better than the plan in effect at the date of signing of this Collective Agreement). 27.02 The Employer shall pay one hundred percent (100%) of the premium for the Income Protection Plan (equal to or better than the plan in effect at the date of signing of this Collective Agreement). 27.03 The Employer will pay one hundred percent (100%) of the premium for the current Extended Health Care Plan (equal to or better than the plan in effect at the date of signing of this Collective Agreement). 27.04 Up to age 65, the Employer will pay one hundred percent (100%) of a life insurance plan equal to two (2) times the employee's annual salary to the higher thousand. At age 65 and up to age 70, the Employer will pay one hundred percent (100%) of a life insurance plan equal to one (1) time the employee's annual salary to the higher thousand. At age 70, the life insurance will be reduced to $1000. 27.05 The Employer shall pay 100% of the premium for a vision care benefit which provides for $500.00 per insured member per two years effective May 1, 2021. 27.06 The terms and conditions of the PSAC Pension Plan shall apply to the employees. The parties agree to recognize that the Union will hold a seat on the Joint Pension Advisory Committee (JPAC). This committee will be responsible for implementing the mandate of the committee as described in the PSAC Pension Plan Governance Policy, as periodically amended by the Plan Administrator. 27.07 If the premiums paid by the Employer for any employee benefits are reduced as a result of any legislative change or action, the amount of the saving shall be used to increase other benefits available to the employees as may be mutually agreed between the parties providing such change affects a majority of the employees. 27.08 The Employer agrees that it will not amend the Welfare and Benefit Plans described in Article 27.01 (Dental Plan), 27.03 (Extended Health Care Plan) and 27.05 (Vision Care Benefit) of the Unifor 2025 collective agreement without prior negotiated consent of the Union. 27.09 For the purpose of this Article, excepting clause 27.06 (Pension Plan), for each calendar month for which an employee has received pay for at least seventy (70) hours, the Employer shall pay the portion of the premium for the benefit plans as specified in this Article. 27.10 An employee who receives less than seventy (70) hours' pay in a calendar month, shall pay the full premium (100%) for the benefit plans specified in this Article, excepting clause 27.06 (Pension Plan). 27.11 The Employer will provide all employees with a copy (paper or electronic format) of the health and welfare master plan texts and amendments. The Employer will provide all employees with an updated version within 90 days of modification of the master plan texts and amendments. 12 a) An employee who terminates employment and who is eligible to receive an immediate or deferred pension in accordance with the PSAC pension regulations on or after April 26, 2011, and retiring prior to age 65 may elect to continue coverage in the extended health plan and will pay the total of 100% of the premiums which is equal to the rate that the Employer pays on behalf of employees for the extended health benefit plus the amount paid by the employees identified in 27.13 b). In addition, these employees may elect to continue coverage in the life insurance plan and will pay 100% of the premiums.

WELFARE PLANS AND BENEFITS. ‌ 27.01 The 26.01 Effective May 30, 2000, the Employer shall will pay one hundred percent (100%) of the premium for the Dental Plan and Optical Plan (equal to or better than the plan in effect at the date of signing of this Collective Agreementagreement). 27.02 26.02 The Employer shall will pay one hundred percent (100%) of the premium for the Income Protection Plan (equal to or better than the plan in effect at the date of signing of this Collective Agreementagreement). 27.03 (a) The Employer will pay one hundred percent (100%) of Medical and Hospital Insurance Plan (OHIP) for employees (b) The Employer will pay one hundred percent (100%) of the premium premiums for the current Extended Health Care Plan (equal to or better than the plan in effect at the date of signing of this Collective Agreement)Plan. 27.04 Up to age 65, the 26.04 The Employer will pay one hundred percent (100%) of a life insurance plan equal to two (2) times the employee's annual salary to the higher thousand. At age 65 and up to age 70, the Employer will pay one hundred percent (100%) of a life insurance plan equal to one (1) time the employee's annual salary to the higher thousand. At age 70, the life insurance will be reduced to $1000. 27.05 The Employer shall pay 100% of the premium for a vision care benefit which provides for $500.00 per insured member per two years effective May 1, 2021. 27.06 26.05 The terms and conditions of the PSAC Pension Plan shall apply to the employeesemployees with full indexation. The parties agree to recognize that the Union will hold a seat on the Joint Pension Advisory Committee (JPAC). This committee will be responsible for implementing the mandate of the committee as described in Should the PSAC Pension Plan Governance Policybe discontinued or revised, no employee will be detrimentally affected and shall be guaranteed a pension plan which provides for the minimum of the benefits and terms of the PSAC Pension Plan on the day preceding the discontinuance or revision. 26.06 The Union shall be consulted on any proposed amendments or changes with respect to welfare plans and benefits. i) The Employer shall pay their portion of the premiums for the benefit plans as periodically amended specified in this Article for each calendar month for which an employee has received pay for at least ten days. ii) The Employer shall also pay their contributions to the pension plan for a period not to exceed three months when an employee is on sick leave without pay or maternity leave. 26.08 Subject to the conditions in effect at the date of signing of this agreement, all employees in the bargaining unit are entitled to the benefit plans specified in this Article from the date they become eligible except that clause 26.05 (Pension Plan) shall apply to term employees after completion of six (6) months of continuous employment. 26.09 Where an improvement is offered by the Plan AdministratorPSAC to any of the existing Welfare Plans and Benefits contemplated under this article, the Employer shall agree to implement such improvements and further agrees to continue to pay its share as outlined in this article. 27.07 26.10 If the premiums paid by the Employer for any employee benefits are reduced as a result of any legislative change or action, the amount of the saving shall be used to increase other benefits available to the employees as may be mutually agreed between the parties providing such change affects a majority of the employees.amount 27.08 The Employer agrees that it will not amend the Welfare and Benefit Plans described in Article 27.01 (Dental Plan), 27.03 (Extended Health Care Plan) and 27.05 (Vision Care Benefit) of the Unifor 2025 collective agreement without prior negotiated consent of the Union. 27.09 For the purpose of this Article, excepting clause 27.06 (Pension Plan), for each calendar month for which an employee has received pay for at least seventy (70) hours, the Employer shall pay the portion of the premium for the benefit plans as specified in this Article. 27.10 An employee who receives less than seventy (70) hours' pay in a calendar month, shall pay the full premium (100%) for the benefit plans specified in this Article, excepting clause 27.06 (Pension Plan). 27.11 The Employer will provide all employees with a copy (paper or electronic format) of the health and welfare master plan texts and amendments. The Employer will provide all employees with an updated version within 90 days of modification of the master plan texts and amendments. 12 26.11 a) An employee who terminates employment and who is eligible to receive an immediate or deferred pension in accordance with the PSAC pension regulations on or after April 26May 1, 20112008, and retiring prior to age 65 may elect to continue coverage in the extended health plan and will pay the total of 100% of the premiums which is equal to as defined in the rate that the Employer pays on behalf of employees AEU collective agreement for the extended health benefit plus the amount paid by the employees identified in 27.13 b). Units I, II and X. In addition, these employees may elect to continue coverage in the life insurance plan and will pay 100% of the premiums.

WELFARE PLANS AND BENEFITS. ‌ 27.01 The Employer shall pay one hundred percent (100%) of the premium for the Dental Plan (equal to or better than the plan in effect at the date of signing of this Collective Agreement). 27.02 The Employer shall pay one hundred percent (100%) of the premium for the Income Protection Plan (equal to or better than the plan in effect at the date of signing of this Collective Agreement). 27.03 The Employer will pay one hundred percent (100%) of the premium for the current Extended Health Care Plan (equal to or better than the plan in effect at the date of signing of this Collective Agreement). 27.04 Up to age 65, the Employer will pay one hundred percent (100%) of a life insurance plan equal to two (2) times the employee's annual salary to the higher thousand. At age 65 and up to age 70, the Employer will pay one hundred percent (100%) of a life insurance plan equal to one (1) time the employee's annual salary to the higher thousand. At age 70, the life insurance will be reduced to $1000. 27.05 The Employer shall pay 100% of the premium for a vision care benefit which provides for $500.00 450.00 per insured member per two years effective May 1, 20212011. 27.06 The terms and conditions of the PSAC Pension Plan shall apply to the employees. The parties agree to recognize that the Union will hold a seat on the Joint Pension Advisory Committee (JPAC). This committee will be responsible for implementing the mandate of the committee as described in the PSAC Pension Plan Governance Policy, as periodically amended by the Plan Administrator. 27.07 If the premiums paid by the Employer for any employee benefits are reduced as a result of any legislative change or action, the amount of the saving shall be used to increase other benefits available to the employees as may be mutually agreed between the parties providing such change affects a majority of the employees. 27.08 The Employer agrees that it will not amend the Welfare and Benefit Plans described in Article 27.01 (Dental Plan), 27.03 (Extended Health Care Plan) and 27.05 (Vision Care Benefit) of the Unifor 2025 collective agreement without prior negotiated consent of the Union. 27.09 For the purpose of this Article, excepting clause 27.06 (Pension Plan), for each calendar month for which an employee has received pay for at least seventy (70) hours, the Employer shall pay the portion of the premium for the benefit plans as specified in this Article. 27.10 An employee who receives less than seventy (70) hours' pay in a calendar month, shall pay the full premium (100%) for the benefit plans specified in this Article, excepting clause 27.06 (Pension Plan). 27.11 The Employer will provide all employees with a copy (paper or electronic format) of the health and welfare master plan texts and amendments. The Employer will provide all employees with an updated version within 90 days of modification of the master plan texts and amendments. 12 a) An employee who terminates employment and who is eligible to receive an immediate or deferred pension in accordance with the PSAC pension regulations on or after April 26, 2011, and retiring prior to age 65 may elect to continue coverage in the extended health plan and will pay the total of 100% of the premiums which is equal to the rate that the Employer pays on behalf of employees for the extended health benefit plus the amount paid by the employees identified in 27.13 b). In addition, these employees may elect to continue coverage in the life insurance plan and will pay 100% of the premiums.

WELFARE PLANS AND BENEFITS. ‌ 27.01 The Employer shall pay one hundred percent (100%) of the premium for the Dental Plan (equal to or better than the plan in effect at the date of signing of this Collective Agreement). 27.02 The Employer shall pay one hundred percent (100%) of the premium for the Income Protection Plan (equal to or better than the plan in effect at the date of signing of this Collective Agreement). 27.03 The Employer will pay one hundred percent (100%) of the premium for the current Extended Health Care Plan (equal to or better than the plan in effect at the date of signing of this Collective Agreement)Plan. 27.04 Up to age 65, the Employer will pay one hundred percent (100%) of a life insurance plan equal to two (2) times the employee's annual salary to the higher thousand. At age 65 and up to age 70, the Employer will pay one hundred percent (100%) of a life insurance plan equal to one (1) time the employee's annual salary to the higher thousand. At age 70, the life insurance will be reduced to $1000. 27.05 The Employer shall pay 100% of the premium for a vision care benefit which provides for $500.00 350.00 per insured member per two years effective May 1, 2021the first of the month following the date of signing of this Collective Agreement. 27.06 The terms and conditions of the PSAC Pension Plan shall apply to the employees. The parties agree to recognize that the Union will hold a seat on the Joint Pension Advisory Committee (JPAC). This committee will be responsible for implementing the mandate of the committee as described in the PSAC Pension Plan Governance Policy, as periodically amended by the Plan Administrator. 27.07 If the premiums paid by the Employer for any employee benefits are reduced as a result of any legislative change or action, the amount of the saving shall be used to increase other benefits available to the employees as may be mutually agreed between the parties providing such change affects a majority of the employees.between 27.08 The Employer agrees that it will not amend the Welfare Union shall be consulted on any proposed amendments or changes with respect to welfare plans and Benefit Plans described in Article 27.01 (Dental Plan), 27.03 (Extended Health Care Plan) and 27.05 (Vision Care Benefit) of the Unifor 2025 collective agreement without prior negotiated consent of the Unionbenefits. 27.09 For the purpose of this Article, excepting clause 27.06 (Pension Plan), for each calendar month for which an employee has received pay for at least seventy (70) hours, the Employer shall pay the portion of the premium for the benefit plans as specified in this Article. 27.10 An employee who receives less than seventy (70) hours' pay in a calendar month, shall pay the full premium (100%) for the benefit plans specified in this Article, excepting clause 27.06 (Pension Plan). 27.11 The Employer will provide all employees with shall maintain a copy (paper or electronic format) of the all employee benefit and health and welfare master plan texts and amendments. The Employer will provide all amendments in the library, to be made available to employees with an updated version within 90 days of modification of the master plan texts and amendmentsupon request. 12 27.12 a) An employee who terminates employment and who is eligible to receive an immediate or deferred pension in accordance with the PSAC pension regulations having been employed on or after April 26before May 1, 2011, 1998 and retiring prior to the age of 65 may elect to continue coverage in the extended health plan and will pay the total of 100% of the premiums which is equal to the rate that the Employer pays on behalf of employees for the extended health benefit plus the amount paid by the employees identified in 27.13 b). In addition, these employees may elect to continue coverage in the life insurance plan and will pay 100% of the premiumspremiums of the extended health benefit and life insurance plan until they reach the age of 65.

WELFARE PLANS AND BENEFITS. ‌ 27.01 The Employer shall pay one hundred percent (100%) of the premium for the Dental Plan (equal to or better than the plan in effect at the date of signing of this Collective Agreement). 27.02 The Employer shall pay one hundred percent (100%) of the premium for the Income Protection Plan (equal to or better than the plan in effect at the date of signing of this Collective Agreement). 27.03 The Employer will pay one hundred percent (100%) of the premium for the current Extended Health Care Plan (equal to or better than the plan in effect at the date of signing of this Collective Agreement). 27.04 Up to age 65, the Employer will pay one hundred percent (100%) of a life insurance plan equal to two (2) times the employee's annual salary to the higher thousand. At age 65 and up to age 70, the Employer will pay one hundred percent (100%) of a life insurance plan equal to one (1) time the employee's annual salary to the higher thousand. At age 70, the life insurance will be reduced to $1000. 27.05 The Employer shall pay 100% of the premium for a vision care benefit which provides for $500.00 450.00 per insured member per two years effective May 1, 20212011. 27.06 The terms and conditions of the PSAC Pension Plan shall apply to the employees. The parties agree to recognize that the Union will hold a seat on the Joint Pension Advisory Committee (JPAC). This committee will be responsible for implementing the mandate of the committee as described in the PSAC Pension Plan Governance Policy, as periodically amended by the Plan Administrator. 27.07 If the premiums paid by the Employer for any employee benefits are reduced as a result of any legislative change or action, the amount of the saving shall be used to increase other benefits available to the employees as may be mutually agreed between the parties providing such change affects a majority of the employees. 27.08 The Employer agrees that it will not amend the Welfare and Benefit Plans described in Article 27.01 (Dental Plan), 27.03 (Extended Health Care Plan) and 27.05 (Vision Care Benefit) of the Unifor 2025 collective agreement without prior negotiated consent of the Union. 27.09 For the purpose of this Article, excepting clause 27.06 (Pension Plan), for each calendar month for which an employee has received pay for at least seventy (70) hours, the Employer shall pay the portion of the premium for the benefit plans as specified in this Article. 27.10 An employee who receives less than seventy (70) hours' pay in a calendar month, shall pay the full premium (100%) for the benefit plans specified in this Article, excepting clause 27.06 (Pension Plan). 27.11 The Employer will provide all employees with a copy (paper or electronic format) of the health and welfare master plan texts and amendments. The Employer will provide all employees with an updated version within 90 days of modification of the master plan texts and amendments. 12 a) An employee who terminates employment and who is eligible to receive an immediate or deferred pension in accordance with the PSAC pension regulations on or after April 26, 2011, and retiring prior to age 65 may elect to continue coverage in the extended health plan and will pay the total of 100% of the premiums which is equal to the rate that the Employer pays on behalf of employees for the extended health benefit plus the amount paid by the employees identified in 27.13 b). In addition, these employees may elect to continue coverage in the life insurance plan and will pay 100% of the premiums.

WELFARE PLANS AND BENEFITS. ‌ 27.01 22.01 The Employer employer shall pay one hundred percent (100%) of the premium for the Dental Plan (equal to or better than the plan in effect at the date of signing of this Collective Agreementcollective agreement). 27.02 22.02 The Employer employer shall pay one hundred percent (100%) of the premium for the Income Protection Plan (equal to or better than the plan in effect at the date of signing of this Collective Agreementcollective agreement). 27.03 22.03 The Employer will pay one hundred percent (100%) of the premium for the current Extended Health Care Plan (equal to or better than the plan in effect at the date of signing of this Collective Agreementcollective agreement). 27.04 22.04 Up to age 65, the Employer employer will pay one hundred percent (100%) of a life insurance plan equal to two (2) times the employee's annual salary to the higher thousand. At age 65 and up to age 70, the Employer will pay one hundred percent (100%) of a life insurance plan equal to one (1) time the employee's annual salary to the higher thousand. At age 70, the life insurance will be reduced to $1000. 27.05 22.05 The Employer employer shall pay 100% of the premium for a vision care benefit which provides for $500.00 400.00 per insured member per two years effective May 1, 2021the first of the month following the date of signing of this collective agreement. 27.06 22.06 The terms and conditions of the PSAC Pension Plan shall apply to the employees. The parties agree to recognize that the Union will hold a seat on the Joint Pension Advisory Committee (JPAC). This committee will be responsible for implementing the mandate of the committee as described in the PSAC Pension Plan Governance Policy, as periodically amended by the Plan Administrator. 27.07 22.07 If the premiums paid by the Employer employer for any employee benefits are reduced as a result of any legislative change or action, the amount of the saving shall be used to increase other benefits available to the employees as may be mutually agreed between the parties providing such change affects a majority of the employees. 27.08 22.08 The Employer employer agrees that it will not amend the Welfare and Benefit Plans described in Article article 27.01 (Dental Plan), 27.03 (Extended Health Care Plan) and 27.05 (Vision Care Benefit) of the Unifor 2025 AEU collective agreement without prior negotiated consent of the Unionunion. 27.09 22.09 For the purpose of this Articlearticle, excepting clause 27.06 22.06 (Pension Plan), for each calendar month for which an employee has received pay for at least seventy ten (7010) hoursdays, the Employer employer shall pay the portion of the premium for the benefit plans as specified in this Articlearticle. 27.10 22.10 An employee who receives less than seventy ten (7010) hours' days pay in a calendar month, shall pay the full premium (100%) for the benefit plans specified in this Article, excepting clause 27.06 22.06 (Pension Plan). 27.11 The Employer will provide all employees with a copy (paper or electronic format) of the health and welfare master plan texts and amendments. The Employer will provide all employees with an updated version within 90 days of modification of the master plan texts and amendments. 12 a) An employee who terminates employment and who is eligible to receive an immediate or deferred pension in accordance with the PSAC pension regulations on or after April 26, 2011, and retiring prior to age 65 may elect to continue coverage in the extended health plan and will pay the total of 100% of the premiums which is equal to the rate that the Employer pays on behalf of employees for the extended health benefit plus the amount paid by the employees identified in 27.13 b). In addition, these employees may elect to continue coverage in the life insurance plan and will pay 100% of the premiums.