Welcome to the Retirees Committee Site

Come Say Hello!

Have you been missing the regular meet-ups with fellow CUSW retirees?

While it would be nice to meet up in-person at Copperworks, that is just not possible right now given the COVID restrictions and our need to keep each other healthy and safe.

So the next best thing is to grab your own lunch and come to our WINTER online luncheon by visiting the CUSW National Retirees' Committee brand new online PUB!

Just click on this link to be transported into the NEW CUSW Retirees' Online Pub!

PS: There will be fun trivia and prizes for everyone who attends!

PPS: Just in case you need to, you can phone into the luncheon too: 647-374-4685

PPPS: And in case Zoom asks for the meeting number and password when you are logging in, here it is: 

Meeting ID: 915 7343 3241
Passcode: 554678
 

The CUSW Retirees’ Committee is excited to announce the launch of a new online space—for the exclusive use of CUSW Retirees!

Reach out to fellow retired CUSW Members, jump into the pub, and stay connected!

Don’t forget to bring your own beer!

Note that the new online pub is open 24/7! No need to wait for an official invite or ZOOM link. Feel like catching up with other CUSW retirees? Simply send them the following link (and let them know what time you will be waiting for them!) 

Direct link: https://www.cusw.ca/web/retirees/pub.

This fun, in-person luncheon will be held in the outdoor seating area at Copperworks Brew Pub in Bowmanville, ON. Any COVID restrictions at that time will be respected—alternatively we may switch to an online option depending on the situation in May.

In the meantime, you can add this May 18, 2021 event to your calendar!

More details to follow... Check back on this page and watch for your invitation!

If you have any questions, email the Committee at [email protected].

Come one, come all for a fabulous of day of fun and food (and golf!).

CUSW retirees are invited to an in-person golf tournament at the beautiful Bowmanville Golf Club.

Tickets: $85pp (includes meal at Copperworks Brew Pub): August 17, 2021 (COVID dependant) 

Prizes for longest drive, closest to the pin, loot bags and draw prizes.

Do not miss this incredible opportunity to be outdoors and connect with your fellow CUSW Members.

Watch this space for registration details closer to the event (invitations will also be emailed). 

All CUSW Retirees are welcome and encouraged to participate the Fall 2021 CUSW Convention. The event will be held October 1-2, 2021 at the Bruce—watch this space (and your inbox for your invitation).

Every three years, CUSW Members gather together at the Convention. This two-day event shapes the future and vision of our union. Members participate in workshops and discussions about new policies and training initiatives and how to build a sustainable future for all of us. Resolutions to our Constitution are put forward and voted upon by all of the Delegates. As retirees are some of our most experienced members, our union benefits from CUSW Retirees' participation.

Consider putting your name forward as a Delegate to the 2021 CUSW Convention!

Come join us for a CUSW Retirees’ Holiday Celebration!

Mark the date! December 14, 2021 we will come together in-person to celebrate and catch up at Melanie Pringle’s in Whitby, ON!

See you in December for an afternoon of fun, food and being Merry!

Invitations w/details and registration will be sent closer to the event. 

Next Meeting: April 19^th 2016 @ 12 noon MADDY`S, 7 Division Street, Bowmanville
Chair, Archie Wallace: 905-697-1793 • Trustee Rep Ken Waldie: 905-372-9410, Kris     Croteau: 613-577-2849

PSBT direct debit

As you probably know we are now able to pay our PSBT Health and Welfare premiums by direct debit from our Bank accounts, well, nearly  at all major financial institutions, it seems that TD has to be brought on line, a work in progress.  Some minor problems occurred but a success overall.

Deaths

Two Brothers have passed since our January meeting, Jimmy Davidson and Derick Howard.

Surgery

Tommy Allan has had a few surgery’s in the past 4 months, one for circulation in the groin area, a fractured Hip and another on his right Knee, he’s presently in Scarborough General Hospital Rm.398, hopefully moving to Ajax Hospital for re-hab. Sandy Mc Aslan and myself have been up for couple visits, please check with Sandy at 905-430-2180 if you’re thinking of visiting as he’s in contact with the family.  

Annual “Fishing Derby

The details of the Annual “Fishing Derby” have been posted at the CUSW site Details:
June 25-26th, 2016
at the Desert Lake Resort
$30/adult (16+)

Contact names and numbers are

Kris Croteau at 613-577-2849
or Pat Smith at 905-440-5423.

Shingles Vaccine

I was contacted by a Retiree to see if we were covered for the Shingles Vaccine, which we are not. I sent in a request to the PSBT Trustees Committee for consideration of it being added to our coverage, if you have any requests for items to be added to the plan contact Lisa North at   [email protected]

If you could email me to say if you can make the Luncheon it would be much appreciated.

Regards,

Archie

Next Meeting: January 19^th 2016 @ 12 noon MADDY`S, 7 Division Street, Bowmanville
Chair, Archie Wallace: 905-697-1793 • Trustee Rep Ken Waldie: 905-372-9410, Kris     Croteau: 613-577-2849

 “Happy New Year”

Hi, not much to report on the Retirement front so I thought I would write a wee bit about an increasing phenomenon in our Society today.

Scams and Frauds

This year I have had three personal experiences. The first was when I received a phone call from Microsoft telling me I that they had noticed on an automatic Windows Download that my Recycle bin had not been deleting properly and that it had started to slow down my Computer, as it happened I was having problems my computer at that time. He then proceeded to tell me how to correct the problem by leading me through various steps, when this was not successful he then asked permission to access my computer, this is when I said no and ended the conversation.

I contacted the RMCP fraud squad http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/scams-fraudes/index-eng.htm

and reported what had happened, they were aware of this scam, as it was coming from India they were having little success in closing it down. The end result of this scam was a payment of $400.00 for a program to clear up the problem. They got the $400 and you got shafted.

The second incident was my Credit card was compromised, by charges of $604.00 in Ireland and a $400.00 Pay Pal payment neither of which was mine; BMO took care of it at no cost to me.  I believe the card was compromised in Daytona, Florida when I used my card to pay for a meal. The waitress took my card rather than brining a card reader to the table, although I realized this a minute or two after and went to the Cash desk I believe the damage was done. Fact or fiction seems this is/was the way it is done in Daytona/USA?

The third one was I received an email from Pay Pal telling me this was confirmation of a Bill they had paid for me, to someone in Australia, and if this was not correct to click here and input my Pay Pal information including my Credit card Info.

As it was obviously incorrect I’m sure those who have a Pay Pal account may have gone the next step and provided the Info. I contacted Pay Pal and the Fraud Squad with the details it was /is another scam.

So be on the lookout, the buggers are getting more ingenious in their way to Con us out of our money.

Still no word on when we will have Direct Debit to pay for our PSBT Benefit Package.

If you could email me to say if you can make it would be much appreciated.

Have asked John Wabb to join us on the 19^th as or our speaker hopefully he can make it.

Lang may Yir Lum Reek

Regards  ….Archie

Next Meeting: October 20th 2015 at MADDY`S, 7 Division Street, Bowmanville @ 12 noon
Chair, Archie Wallace: 905-697-1793 • Trustee Rep Ken Waldie: 905-372-9410, Kris     Croteau: 613-577-2849

Death

Rocco Carroccia died July 22, 2015.

Direct Debit for Benefits

The latest word on Direct Debit for Benefits is that Meridian Credit Union is still in Negotiations with the 5 major banks, no resolve in sight for now.

Budget

Its Budget time for Units and Committees, I have submitted one for the Retirees.

Lunch

Maddy’s has asked if I could let them know approximately how many will be attending for lunch on the 20th, if you could email me it would be much appreciated.

Please come and join us for some fellowship and share those old memories on the 20th^,

If you have any suggestions for topics to be discussed or a speaker you would like, please let me know.

Yours Sincerely

Archie

Next Meeting: July 21st 2015 at MADDY`S, 7 Division Street, Bowmanville
Chair, Archie Wallace: 905-697-1793 • Trustee Rep Ken Waldie: 905-372-9410, Kris     Croteau: 613-577-2849

Summer at Last?

Welcome, to two more long standing members have retired, Ron Young in February and Hugh Gillies in May, long may they enjoy their retirement.

Two of our senior members from our 1788 days; Alex Ogilvie & Jimmy Shirsinger both have dementia.

Mark's 10% Discount Code for CUSW Members

Emblazon a CUSW logo on your gear.

Details: The coupon bearer is an member, and is entitled to a 10% discount on the following items: Carhartt Merchandise; Dakota Industrial Workwear; DH & WR Shirts, Sweatshirts, Knits, Wovens, Fleece Tops, Fleece Bottoms, Shorts and Cotton Twill Pants (Incl. Nano); Jeans; Rainwear; Winter and Safety Accessories; Casual and CSA Approved Footwear (Incl. Anti-Slip).

I noticed the download at CUSW has an expiry date of June 30^th 2015.

I have new cards with an expiry date of April 30^th 2016

The cost of engraving per article is $5.25.

I am still awaiting word of when we will have Direct Debit to pay for our PSBT Benefit Package.

Golf Tourney season is under way, hopefully you all received my email, if not you can access the Info on the CUSW site, also the Fishing Derby takes place this weekend at Desert Lakes Resort, North of Kingston.

Maddy’s has asked if I could let them know approximately how many will be attending for lunch on the 21^st, if you would email me it would be much appreciated.

Please come and join us for some fellowship and share those old memories on the 21^st, if you have any suggestions for topics to be discussed or a speaker you would like, please let me know.

Yours Sincerely

Archie