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Feb 16, 2018

Tell the government to protect your pension

We know that the continued stability of pension plans and the importance of a secure retirement are extremely important to MGEU members. Last night, the MGEU invited those in the CSSB, HEPP, CAB and WCEPB pension plans for two tele-meetings about potential changes to Manitoba pensions. 

Members and retirees who have worked hard and invested in their own pension for many years, deserve a secure retirement. The Provincial Government will not be holding public meetings on any of these proposed changes to pensions. Instead, they’re accepting written comments and the MGEU is asking members and former members to send their opinions. 

Tell the Pension Commission that:

• you do not agree with the introduction of Target Benefit and Shared Risk Pension Plan legislation;
• you disagree with any changes that will weaken the pension we have worked hard for and planned our retirement on; and
  
• you expect the Premier to keep his commitment that no changes would be made to public pension plans.
  

Here’s how to send your message

Please send your written comments to the Office of the Superintendent, Pension Commission at pensions@gov.mb.ca by February 21, 2018. If you are unsure about what the potential changes might mean to your pension, please review the Q&A About Pension Changes that the MGEU prepared or listen to your tele-meeting again before emailing your comments. For an even more in-depth look at Manitoba pensions before sending your submission, please read a recent CCPA report by Hugh Mackenzie called Pensions in Manitoba - What’s Working, What’s Not, What's a Solution, What's Not.

Listen to the tele-meetings

If you have any further questions about your pension plan, please visit:
CSSB plan, visit cssb.mb.ca
HEPP plan, visit hebmanitoba.ca
CAB plan, visit cabplan.org
WCEBP plan, visit wcebp.com
or email the MGEU Resource Centre, resource.centre@mgeu.ca

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