UNIFOR 594 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

This year, Unifor 594 has awarded five scholarships to students taking full-time post-secondary education at a University or Trade school. These recipients are the dependants of current members of Unifor 594.

The $1500 scholarship is in memory of Shirley Reynolds. Shirley was on our union executive as the Administration VP when she was tragically killed on May 21, 2003, in a car accident on company time. The remaining Unifor 594 awards of $1000 each are available to qualifying applicants.

The Finance Committee is proud to announce this year's scholarship recipients:

The recipient of the Shirley Reynolds Memorial Scholarship for $1500:



Alexis Firman

The recipients of the$1000 Unifor 594 awards are:

Kalylee Meyer

Cassie Wagman

Jessica Wicklund

Sarah Wicklund

Congratulations to all, we wish you the best of luck in your future endeavours.

• Congratulations to Carter Herman (Section 4) and Ashley, who welcomed twin boys, Cohen Jeffrey, & Everett George, to their family on January 9, 2026.

• Congratulations to Chimezie Obioha (Information Technologies) and Olivia, who welcomed their daughter Kamsi to their family on February 4, 2026.

Congratulations

To the following 594 members on their recent retirement:

Daryl Watch- Fire & Safety (February 1, 2026)

Jon Javorik- Decokers (February 1, 2026)

Lance Holowachuk- Stores (February 1, 2026)

Steve Kunz- Fire & Safety (February 1, 2026)

UNDERSTANDING OUR BENEFITS: IN-SCOPE VS MANAGEMENT

CRC employees do not all receive the same group benefits. While there are many similarities between in-scope (union) and out-of-scope (management) benefits, there are also important differences. With bargaining on the horizon, it’s important that members clearly understand what those differences are and how our benefits compare. 

This overview is intended to provide a clear, side-by-side explanation so members can better understand their benefit coverage, which we expect to be a topic of discussion during bargaining. 

Eligibility & Waiting Periods 

One of the first differences employees encounter is when benefits begin. 

In-Scope Employees 

• Permanent employees: eligible after 3 months 
• Temporary employees: eligible after 12 months 

Management Employees 

• Eligible on day one of employment 

Dental & Extended Health Care (EHC) 

CRC pays 100% of the premiums for dental and extended health care for both in-scope and management employees. 

Dental Coverage (Same for Both Groups) 

• Basic services: 
• 70% coverage in year 1 
• 80% coverage in year 2 
• 90% coverage in year 3 and beyond 
• Major restorative services: 50% coverage 
• Combined annual maximum (basic + major): $2,500 
• Orthodontics: $2,500 lifetime maximum 

Extended Health Care (Same for Both Groups) 

• Prescription drugs: 100% covered 
• Vision care: 
• $250 every 24 months 
• Eye exams: 
• $75 every 24 months (adults) 
• $75 every 12 months (under age 19) 

Out-of-Country Emergency Coverage 

• In-scope: 
• $1,000,000 lifetime maximum 
• Must be back in Canada 45 consecutive days before coverage resets 
• Management: 
• $5,000,000 lifetime maximum 
• Only 24 hours back in Canada is required before coverage resets 

Paramedical Services (Chiro, Massage, Physio, etc.) 

• In-scope: $500 per service, annually 
• Management: same as in-scope, plus psychologists/counsellors up to $750 annually 

Health & Wellness Spending Account 

• In-scope: None 
• Management: $750 annually 

Termination of Dental & EHC Benefits 

• In-scope: terminates at age 75 (or upon termination) 
• Management: terminates at date of retirement