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The union and the employer are battling over decreases to
employee pensions, among other things, according to Local 594 president
Kevin Bittman.
employee pensions, among other things, according to Local 594 president
Kevin Bittman.
“It’s massive,” Bittman said. “We’re talking, at
55 [years old], anywhere between four and 10 per cent decrease, and by
the time you’re at the age of 70, you’re looking at 30 per cent roll
backs in pension.”
Currently, most Unifor employees of the
refinery have a defined benefit pension plan. As part of the
arrangement, employees don’t have to contribute a portion of their
salary to their pension.