by admin | Sep 3, 2015 | Long Term Disability
Chair – Tom O’Brien Members – Jared Melvin, Donna Murray Your Long Term Disability Committee has been working hard with a number of our members. We have been focused particularly on issues around returning to work and payment for doctor’s notes. We are currently...
by admin | Jul 20, 2015 | Long Term Disability
Chair – Tom O’Brien Members – Jared Melvin, Donna Murray As people go on sick leave many don’t realize that there is a 60 day paid leave policy (also in our Collective Agreement) as long as it is supported by a doctor and approved by the employer. If you have used up...
by admin | May 4, 2015 | Long Term Disability
Chair – Tom O’Brien Members – Jared Melvin, Donna Murray The LTD committee members have been focused on education for the last couple of months. We have attended two Lancaster House conference call sessions with the employer (HR) to better understand issues around...
by admin | Mar 19, 2015 | Long Term Disability
Chair – Tom O’Brien Members – Jared Melvin, Donna Murray Spring is just around the corner. There have been a few stories in the news lately about S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder). I’m hoping that with more sunshine and longer days those impacted by this will be...
by admin | Jan 27, 2015 | Long Term Disability
Chair – Tom O’Brien Members – Jared Melvin, Donna Murray Our union is a support network. When someone goes on sick leave for an extended time it can feel alienating and may be hard to feel supported by your peers. The LTD Committee is determined to support our members...
by admin | Nov 24, 2014 | Long Term Disability
Chair – Tom O’Brien As our executive is taking on a more prominent role with committee work the responsibilities of the LTD Committee are expanding to take on more advocacy for our members who are navigating the waters of being on leave for disability. It can be...
