As we continue to pull together and slow the spread of COVID-19, the health and well-being of every member, employee and family member is our number one priority. We continue to advise members and staff to monitor the latest notices and advisories on COVID-19 from Federal, Provincial and local health authorities and to monitor this page for membership and employment related updates below.
Guidance from Public Health Authorities:
PUBLIC HEALTH CANADA
Please also monitor your provincial and local health authorities for updates.
Guidance from Employers:
Bruce Power
Latest up-to-date information: Bruce Power COVID-19 Information Updates page
Hydro One
Latest up-to-date information: Hydro One Employee Update Portal
Other Employers
Sign in and visit: CUSW COVID-19 information page
Member Updates:
COVID-19 Membership Update and Employee Communication 5
We are entering a critical period in our efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. It is more important now that we diligently follow all recommendations from our Public Health Authorities and Employer partners. Many of us are off work doing our part to protect each other. Some of us are at work, continuing with important infrastructure projects. The health and well-being of every member, employee and family member continues to be our number one priority. The steps we are taking today will help us restore full operations when the time is right.
As we continue to pull together and slow the spread of COVID-19, the health and well-being of every member, employee and family member is our number one priority. 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:
Public Health Canada Website
Resources for Members struggling with stress
We know this is a stressful time for everyone. Fortunately, help is available through your PSBT Member & Family Assistance Plan delivered on our behalf by Homewood Health. Assistance is available 24/7. Learn more on the PSBT website:
The Power Sector Benefit Trust (PSBT)
Support for Members who have needed to leave the Workplace
It is important that we take all the necessary actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 and we thank those who have agreed to self-isolate as instructed. We also recognize some members have chosen to stay home and care for family members. The government has made support available through changes to Employment Insurance. For further details go the Service Canada website:
Employment and Social Development Canada
Information about your Benefits claims and coverage
Canada Life has updated plan members on how to best manage claims during the pandemic.
Power Sector Benefit Trust (PSBT)
Resources for Members from Employers
For guidance from specific employers including media releases, policies for dispatch, hygiene and work preparedness, visit the COVID-19 resources page on the CUSW website:
Keeping in Touch
We will continue to respond to members’ needs as promptly as possible, and remain ready and able to assist. With our offices closed and many staff working from home, the best way to correspond with staff is via email at the following addresses. Please do not hesitate to contact us.
CUSW General: info@cusw.ca
CUSW Apprenticeship: apprenticeship@cusw.ca
Security Clearances: securityclearance@cusw.ca
Training Trust: info@ettrust.ca
PSBT Benefits: info@psbt.ca
PSRT Retirement: info@psrt.ca
As always, you can find this information on our websites along with other helpful services and information about membership behind sign in. Note also that each site will continue to be updated during this time.