The plan is administered by a Board of Trustees, all of whom are appointed by the Union. The Trustees have complete authority in operating the pension plan. All contributions will be paid into the fund and all benefits under the plan and all expenses of operating the plan will be paid from the pension fund. The pension fund is held and administered by a trust company.

Yes. The plan benefits are subject to division under the BC Family Law Act, or equivalent legislation in another province, pursuant to a written separation agreement or a court order.

Yes, after the end of each plan year, you will receive a statement showing: the number of hours reported on your behalf and the pension earned in the plan year, the total monthly pension that you have earned in all plan years, and your total credited service under the plan. This information will be considered correct unless you inform the Trustees in writing, with documentation of any discrepancies.

Note: It is important to keep your pay slips because errors can occur in reporting or tabulating your hours. It is easier to correct such errors if you keep a record of:

your employer(s), their address, and the hours you were employed each month.

No. The benefits under this plan are entirely separate from and in addition to any benefits you may receive under the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security.