YWG Finance Pension Seminars

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PENSION SEMINARS – YWG FINANCE

Pension seminars are scheduled for all interested IAMAW Members employed by Air Canada.  The seminars will deal with the Air Canada Defined Benefit and MEPP pension plans for both ex-Cail and original Air Canada members

During the seminars we will explain the rules of the pension plans, the available pension options for retirement and termination as well as Air Canada’s post-retirement extended health and insurance benefits


The Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security Retirement benefits will also be explained.  There will be an opportunity for individuals to ask questions, and we will endeavor to provide answers for all.  The seminars will run approximately 3 hours depending on the number of questions

Date:  Monday September 25 2023  –  Defined Benefit Plan
Time:  16:00

Date:  Tuesday September 26 2023 – MEPP
Time:  08:00

Location:  LL2603 Cafeteria
                Air Canada Building – 355 Portage Avenue

Parking:  Indigo behind the building or
               Portage Place Underground

All Members and spouses are welcome to attend.  Please register as soon as possible so we have enough handouts, coffee and snacks. Please provide your name, phone number and/or email contact and indicate which seminar you would like to attend.  Also, please be advised that attendance will be on your own time and will not be at the company expense.



RSVP
Myranda:  LL2603 Pension Rep:  easygreencleaning@gmail.com
or
Jordan:  LL2603 Shop Chair: iam2603@mts.net

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