In 2014, under Harper, it was about replacing defined benefit pension plans with defined ‘contribution’ plans. Today, under Trudeau, it is about replacing defined benefit pension plans with ‘target’ benefit plans. It’s more than semantics. This proposed change could have a retroactive impact on present pensioners’ benefits.
Pensions
Re-defining your pension rights in favour of corporate profits
May 16th, 2017
CURC compliments government on budget measures, but seeks improvements
April 6th, 2016
Text of a letter to federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau
CURC marches for pensioners in Hamilton
April 6th, 2016
CURC joined members of the Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) in a Jan. 30 march to protest the decision to attack the benefits and pensions of workers at US Steel (formerly Stelco).
2016 Ottawa Pre-Retirement Courses announced
April 6th, 2016
The Ottawa Area Council of CURC has announced 2016 Pre-Retirement Courses in May and November.
Sarnia CURC supports Real Canadian Superstore strikers
July 8th, 2015
Ted Hext and striking UFCW members July 8, 2015 – Sarnia Area President Ted Hext was among those out in support of the striking UFCW Sisters and Brothers at the Real Canadian Superstore in Sarnia. Most of these workers make minimum wage or just above, but most disturbing is that the company was offering 20% […]
Seniors Vote meets with political parties
May 4th, 2015
Photos from the Apr. 20 meeting of the constituent organizations of Seniors Vote with representatives from all political parties.
45 attend London pre-retirement course
April 27th, 2015
On April 25 and 26, 2015, The London, Woodstock, St. Thomas, Stratford and Ingersoll Area Council of CURC held a very successful pre-retirement course for 45 people from a variety of unions: ONA, OPSEU, PSAC, COPE, OSSTF, a couple from Kelloggs and a couple of non-union participants. Anne Spenser who is CURC Benefits Consultant […]
Two million seniors demand action on a seniors’ agenda
April 10th, 2015
A coalition of seniors’ organizations, including CURC, is calling on finance ministers to deal with seniors’ issues in the upcoming federal budget.
CURC holds largest ever convention
November 5th, 2013
The Congress of Union Retirees of Canada marked its 20th Anniversary with its largest convention ever. The opening night panel featured Ed Broadbent and Hassan Yussuff. It was webcast in both English and French. Six hundred people followed on line and submitted questions. Videos of presentations by Broadbent and Yussuff will be posted on the […]
CUPE aids push on finance ministers for CPP reform
May 5th, 2013
Canada’s largest union has added its voice to the urgent call for reforms to the Canada Pension Plan. Read more to find out how you can get involved.
