Employee/Retiree Benefits Program
2004/11/8
The Blue Cross Group Insurance Benefit Program can be accessed by linking on the following government website:
http://www.exec.gov.nl.ca/hrpm/insuranceben.html
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Grievance and Arbitration
2004/10/7
A grievance is a complaint against management for violating the collective agreement. You should always remember that not all complaints are grievances. It is therefore important to consult with the On-Site Representative for your workplace, a member of the Provincial Executive/Board of Directors or the Provincial AAHP Office for clarification and advice on whether or not you have a grievance and the process to be followed.
The collective agreement (Article 8) provides an outline of the types of grievances. Grievances arising out of the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violated of the collective agreement are subject to the grievance and arbitration process. It is also important to note the various transition agreements appended to the collective agreement, often one or more of these transition agreements contains some modification(s) to the provincial agreement.
Remember if you are uncertain whether or not you have a grievance seek clarification. Always ensure that the grievance is filed within the time limits specified in the collective agreement usually fourteen (14) days of the occurrence or discovery of the incident. Time limits are mandatory and can become very complex at times, it is therefore better to file your grievance as early as possible.
ARBITRATION
The arbitration process is handled through the AAHP Head Office. In the event a grievance is referred to arbitration it is not unusual to use alternative dispute resolution such as mediation. Many grievances are often resolved through this
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Employment Insurance
2004/9/21
Employment Insurance (E.I.) is available to AAHP members who meet the E.I. hours of work eligibility criteria. E.I. benefits (e.g. maternity, parental, sick, or regular benefits) are available to you.
How, Where and When to Apply
To receive regular benefits you must submit an E.I. application at your local Human Resources Development of Canada (HRDC) office. You have a maximum of four weeks from your final day of work to submit your application.
If you have received your Record(s) of Employment (ROE) from your employer (s) for the last 52 weeks, apply immediately after you have stopped working, even if you receive money when you become unemployed.
You should receive your ROE from your employer within 5 days of becoming unemployed. If you do not receive it within fourteen (14) days of your last day of work, submit your application as soon as the 14 days are over.
AAHP provides the following services to its member in relation to Employment Insurance:
1. any general inquiries to the Employment Insurance Division of the Human Resources Development of Canada on such matters as eligibility criteria;
information and implications of E.I. legislation;
2. should your claim be denied, assistance in preparing for the employment
3. insurance appeal process and representation at the appeal hearing.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding employment insurance contact the AAHP Office.
Tel: 722-3353
Toll Free: 1-800-728-AAHP (2247)
THE TOLL FREE NUMBER FOR HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT CANADA, EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE DIVISION IS 1-800-206-7218
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