Front row L- R: Bert Mitchell, Garril Lampman, Fred Hansen, David Shier, Robert Taylor, Dan Farrell Second row L- R: Terry Pigeau, Nick Allen, Rick Prudil, Peter Kelly, Adrian Zanchetta Back row L-R: Norm Eady, Peter Dornhoff, Joanne Usher, Maureen Skopeleanos Absent: Peter Falconer
The PWU Retired Workers’ Chapter (RWC) was formed in 1996. The Chapter is an independent organization from the Power Workers’ Union.
The RWC was formed to serve as the PWU Retirees “bargaining unit”, to be a watchdog on retirees’ rights, and to ensure that the PWU continues to have access to your advice and experience.
Many Companies formed Retirees Associations years ago. These associations were mainly social clubs in nature whereas the RWC is an advocacy organization. Our organization works to ensure that retirees` pensions; rights: benefits (where applicable) are retained and not reduced.
The RWC has a Constitution which provides the rules of operation. The Chapter is administered by an Executive Board which meets semi-annually or as required. The day to day affairs are carried out by the President and Executive Committee. Members pay annual dues which pay for the operation of the organization.
The RWC membership is kept informed on issues that may affect or be of interest to them via bulletins, membership meetings, and a semi-annual newsletter.
The RWC has a position on the PWU Executive Board and is also affiliated with other retiree advocacy organizations in Canada. This allows us to keep informed and provide input on issues that may affect PWU Retirees.
As a member of the PWU Retired Workers’ Chapter you ARE entitled to a number of important benefits including:
- The ability to recommend changes to collective agreements that contain provisions affecting the livelihood and health of pensioners;
- The opportunity to connect with the RWC either by mail or by email at rwc@pwu.ca to raise concerns and questions;
- Automatic free enrolment in identity theft coverage arranged through the PWU;
- Regular information updates through the RWC newsletters and bulletins directed at the needs of pensioners;
- Invitations to regional meetings around the province where you can connect with other pensioners and meet RWC Executive Members;
- Invitations to events such as the PWU Labour Day Parade as well as other events from time to time.
