Greetings,

As per a meeting on April 23rd with Divisional Administration, clarification was provided to the Union.

MSBA Pension and Seniority will cease effective May 22, 2020. Support staff affected by the layoff as of Covid-19 are laid off as a group and therefore there is no changes to your seniority. MSBA Non-Teaching Pension does not allow for contributions while on layoff.

Additional premiums for Group Life (including AD&D, Dependent Insurance if applicable) and LTD payments will come off your April 30th and May 15th pay cheque for coverage as outlined in the layoff letter. Please refer to your pay voucher for the deduction amount that will be taken in addition to your current deduction.

Blue Cross will cease as of May 31st and a refund of monies accrued for July and August premiums will be issued via a PRSD pay voucher once PRSD is refunded from Blue Cross. Please read your layoff letter regarding further information on these issues.

ROE’s will be issued after your final pay is processed but you can apply for the CERB after May 22nd.

I want to thank all my Executive Committee and our National Rep for the continued support on working together and also thank all my members for being patient in these difficult times. As well, I really appreciate our area reps for relaying the information to their members and Heather for updating our Local website.

I also want to thank the Division for trying to keep us employed for as long as they could and for answering our issues in a timely manner.

Tracey Stephen
President