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COVID Update

August 13, 2021

COVID-19 Membership Update And Employee Communication 11

We continue to encourage Members and Staff to get vaccinated and maintain public health guidelines at all times. By now most are aware that the Delta variant is surging in many parts of the world. In Canada, we have done well so far in our efforts to keep each other safe by vaccinating the majority of adults, but there is more to be done to protect ourselves and our communities from the variant. We support public health messaging that vaccination is the best defense against COVID. Some may have questions or concerns about the vaccine. The Provinces continue to provide important information, for example the Ontario government has provided answers to vaccine questions at:

COVID-19 vaccines for Ontario | COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Ontario

These are trying times. If you are feeling stressed, we remind members that supports are available through the PSBT Benefits plan (more details below). 

Staying Up to Date

We continue to advise Members and Staff to monitor the latest notices and advisories on COVID-19 from Federal, Provincial and local health authorities. The Public Health Canada website has many resources:


Resources for Members struggling with Stress
This is a stressful time for everyone. From the beginning, we have reinforced the need for members to take stock of their mental well-being and to seek help if they need it. Fortunately, help is available through your PSBT Member & Family Assistance Plan (MFAP) delivered on our behalf by Homewood Health. Among the services available to help members and their families during this time are: Childcare resources, Relationship coaching, Parenting resources and Financial counselling. Assistance is available 24/7. Learn more on the PSBT website:
The Power Sector Benefit Trust (PSBT)

Keeping in Touch
With our offices closed and many staff working from home, we will continue to respond to members’ needs as promptly as possible, and remain ready and able to assist. The best way to correspond with staff is via email at the following addresses. Please do not hesitate to contact us.
 
CUSW General: [email protected]
CUSW Apprenticeship: [email protected]
Security Clearances: [email protected]
Training Trust: [email protected]
PSBT Benefits: [email protected]
PSRT Retirement: [email protected]

As always, you can find this information on our websites along with other helpful services and information about membership behind sign in.

Thank you,
National Executive Board