CUPE Benefits Summary

For all continuing CUPE Local 3338 staff

For changes to benefits if you work beyond age 65, click here.

Benefit Effective Date Cost
    Employee Share Employer Share

Medical Services Plan of British Columbia (MSP)
Article 51.01

Residents: 1st day of the month coincident with or following appointment.

New Residents: 1st day of the 3rd month following date of arrival in British Columbia
25% 75%

Extended Health Care Plan
Pacific Blue Cross (PBC)
Article 51.02

80% Reimbursement

Applicant & dependents must be enrolled in MSP.

1st day of the month coincident with or following appointment, or on the date MSP commences

0% 100%

Dental Care Plan (PBC)
Article 51.03
- 80% Basic

- 50% Major
- 50% Ortho

1st day of the month following a full 3 month waiting period. Must work 35 hours or more bi-weekly. 35% 65%

Basic Life Insurance

1 x annual salary to next $1000

Article 51.04

First day actively at work.

Must work 35 hours or more bi-weekly.

0% 100%

Optional Life Insurance
Units of $25,000

Spouse & dependent Insurance

Article 51.04

Date application approved. Must work 35 hours or more bi-weekly. 100% 0%

Sick Leave

Article 35

First day actively at work. 0% 100%

Long Term Disability

70% normal salary

Article 51.04 & 35.14

First day actively at work.

Must work 35 hours or more bi-weekly.

0% 100%
Pension Plan
Article 51.05
F/T - Vesting after two years of service
P/T - 28 hours following two years of service vesting after an additional two years.
0%
100%
Group RRSP Upon Application 100% 0%
Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) Upon Application 100% 0%
Tuition Waiver
Article 23
First day of semester coincident with or following date of employment. 0%
100%
WorkSafeBC
Article 51.06
First day actively at work 0%
100
Annual Vacation Article 34 First year: pro-rated.  1-5 years: 3 weeks 0% 100%
Maternity/Parental Leave Salary Top-up 35 weeks combined maximum
Article 36
3 months following return to work - 50%
After 6 months - remaning 50%
0% Difference between E.I. & Normal Salary
Group Insurance for Homeowners, Tenants and Condominium Owners Upon Application 100% 0%
Accident Coverage Business Travel
$150,000
First day actively at work 0% 100%
Library/Gym Membership
Article 20
Upon Application 0% 100%
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Article 51.12
First day actively at work 0% 100%

8002b / Rev. May 27, 2011

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