Contributors
Lead Negotiator, Urban Unit
Lead Negotiator, RSMC Unit
Bulletin
RSMC Benefit Improvements
September 7, 2016
| Current Benefit | Tentative Agreement Benefit |
|---|---|---|
Hearing Aids | $500 every 5 years | $1000 every 5 years |
Out-of-country Healthcare | $100, 000 | $250, 000 |
Major Dental | $1500 | $2000 |
Acupuncturists | $300 per year | $600 per year |
Chiropractor | $300 per year | $600 per year |
Electrologists | $10 per visit | $20 per visit |
Massage Therapists | $200 per year | $400 per year |
Midwives | $200 per year | $400 per year |
Naturopaths | $300 per year | $600 per year |
Osteopaths | $250 per year | $500 per year |
Physiotherapists | No Maximum | No Maximum |
Podiatrists and Chiropodists | $250 per year | $500 per year |
Psychologists – Social Workers | $500 per year | $1000 per year |
Speech Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists | $300 per year | $600 per year |
RSMC Paramedical Benefits Double
As can be seen in the chart above, the tentative agreement doubles all paramedical benefits for RSMCs, with the exception of physiotherapy, which remains status quo. This brings the RSMC extended healthcare benefits to the same level as urban operations. This is an important gain for RSMC members and one step towards equity.
Total Compensation to be Reviewed by Joint Pay Equity Committee
A key part of the pay equity review process is looking at total compensation for RSMCs versus letter carriers, and as part of this comparison the pay equity review committee will be looking at “productive rates.” The ‘productive rate” includes all pay and benefits and then factors in pay for time not worked such as paid breaks, vacation time and other paid leaves. To review total compensation it will be necessary to look at all aspects of RSMC work and the compensation for that work.
Sylvain Lapointe
Lead Negotiator, Urban Unit
George Floresco
Lead Negotiator, RSMC Unit
