Hi everyone,

Just a brief Check-In this week with a reminder that the next Member Registry update is coming up (see below) the first week in Match.

NSTU Member Registry

NSTU reps should be updating the Membership Registry online and in real time. When an NSTU rep updates the site list, the changes are immediately made to the database ensuring the Union’s membership information is current and accurate.

Individual members can also update all their personal, employment assignment and contact information themselves

Membership figures are pulled from the Registry on the first Monday in December and the first Monday in March each year.  NSTU representatives are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the site information within the Membership Registry.  All site updates should be completed at least one week prior to each of the above-mentioned dates and may be completed any time prior to that point. Should you require additional information please contact NSTU Central Office by phoning (902)-477-5621, or toll free at (800) 565-6788 or by emailing registry@nstu.ca.

A link to the webpage and the Site Management Instructions for NSTU School Representatives is below. In addition, at the bottom of the webpage link there is a link to forms for new members at your school site, if they do not show up on your registry.

Membership Registry (nstu.ca)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Social Wellness

Join us at Lefty’s Restaurant on March 10th from 3:45 – 6:00 pm. Follow the link before March 7th to register for this event: https://bit.ly/3Zq46Dw

Halifax County Local Bursary 

Applications for the Halifax County Local Bursary will open on Monday, March 27th. The link will be found in the Check In and announcements will be made on our social media. Halifax County bursaries are given to the children/stepchildren of Halifax County Local members (not PSAANS members) who are currently (2022-23) teaching in a term or permanent position.  Applicants must be graduating from High School in June 2023. This bursary must be used for enrollment in secondary education in September 2023 and cannot be deferred to another school year. The amount received by each recipient will be dependent on how many applications are received in total. The deadline for application is Friday, May 26th, 2023.

Successful applicants will be notified by email after the deadline of Friday, May 26th, 2023.  Due to confidentiality, all correspondence will be between the applicant (not a parent) and the Halifax County Local Treasurer only.  Applicants are responsible for keeping the confirmation notification that is received once the Google form is completed. Successful applicants will be asked to supply their Confirmation of Enrollment for a September 2023 start by September 22nd, 2023 in order to receive the funds. Failure to submit the required document by the deadline will forfeit the funds to be shared amongst the applicants who completed the requirements.

Economic Welfare

Pre-Retirement (Pension) Session #2

March 20th, 2023 @ 6 pm @ 6 pm via Zoom Platform

Facilitated by a NSTU Executive Staff Officer, Paul Boudreau. This second session will differ from the first, as the main focus will be to review and discuss pension income .

Please complete the Self Registration Google Form: https://forms.gle/7mTXfqPiZjQvMceKA OR contact Andrea Heans: acheans@nstu.ca

Maternity/Parental/Adoption Leave (Online)

Who: Members from Halifax County, Halifax City and Dartmouth Locals are welcome to join us on Zoom.

What: Facilitated by NSTU Executive Staff Officer, Wally Fiander, this session is an opportunity to ask questions regarding maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

When/Where: March 23rd, 2023 @ 6:30 pm

How: Register by filling out the self registration Google Form: https://forms.gle/ThxuaBgHN9ZnGCPL9 OR by emailing Tara Arseneau at taraarseneau@nstu.ca and please specify the session title of the session. Once you are registered you will be contacted with the Zoom link closer to the session.

Know Your Contract Session

Who: Members from Halifax County, Halifax City and Dartmouth Locals are welcome to join us on Zoom.

What: Facilitated by NSTU Executive Staff Officer, Wally Fiander, this session is an opportunity to ask questions regarding contracts and hiring processes.

When/Where: April 20th, 2023 @ 6:30 pm

How: Register by completing the Google Form registration: OR CONTACT: Turk MacDonald @ tdmacdonald@nstu.ca https://forms.gle/w13W9ApUbQwqsQBt5 *Once you are registered you will be contacted with the Zoom link closer to the session.

Inspire Awards

There are many members in our Local and across our province who are not only inspiring their students and providing incredible public education, but also inspiring their colleagues and the ripple effect is immeasurable. The INSPIRE Awards will acknowledges those members fulfilling the mandate of the NSTU in such a way as to have a positive impact on their school and colleagues.   This award will promote spirit, goodwill, connections, and excellence in education.  It will also give voice and recognition to our members. Please see your school rep for more details and how to nominate a County member.

It is in your Provincial/Regional Agreement

Provincial

As some teachers have asked about their lost narking and preparation time, I have included the section in article 59 to clarify. Also, many teachers have expressed they have significant barriers to carrying out their duties, so a section of the Working Conditions article is also attached. A link to both articles in their entirety is listed below for your reference. Please email our local NSTU staff officer if you need assistance or clarification for either article, Wally’s email is wfiander@staff.nstu.ca.

Teachers’ Provincial Agreement 2015-2019 (windows.net)

ARTICLE 59 MARKING AND PREPARATION TIME

59.05 A teacher who is required by the Principal to fill in when a substitute is not hired pursuant to Article 32.23 (Substitute Teachers) of this Agreement shall have the lost marking and preparation time rescheduled within ten (10) school days.

ARTICLE 70 WORKING CONDITIONS

70.02 A teacher(s) who considers a system, policy or structure as causing a significant barrier(s) to carrying out the teacher’s duties may report the facts of the situation in writing to their immediate supervisor who shall investigate, take appropriate action, and report the response in writing within fifteen (15) days to the teacher(s).

Shawn Hanifen

Local President

Hi everyone,

Hope everyone had a wonderful long weekend. Just a brief Check-In this week and a reminder that the deadline for Cash for Classrooms is February 24^th, so if you have not applied, please make sure to do so this week.

We also continue to celebrate African Heritage Month. In today’s Check-In one valuable resource both of historical and educational significance is the Black Cultural Centre which is also located in our local in the community of Cherry Brook. The Centre opened in September of 1983 and is a fountain of history and significant events for the community. Below is a link to the Black Cultural Centre and the many resources available.

Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia – Black History Museum (bccns.com)

School Reps please note the next Member Registry update is the first week of March (March 6^th) and our numbers go to supporting our various local initiatives.

NSTU Member Registry

NSTU reps should be updating the Membership Registry online and in real time. When an NSTU rep updates the site list, the changes are immediately made to the database ensuring the Union’s membership information is current and accurate.

Individual members can also update all their personal, employment assignment and contact information themselves

Membership figures are pulled from the Registry on the first Monday in December and the first Monday in March each year.  NSTU representatives are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the site information within the Membership Registry.  All site updates should be completed at least one week prior to each of the above-mentioned dates and may be completed any time prior to that point. Should you require additional information please contact NSTU Central Office by phoning (902)-477-5621, or toll free at (800) 565-6788 or by emailing registry@nstu.ca.

A link to the webpage and the Site Management Instructions for NSTU School Representatives is below. In addition, at the bottom of the webpage link there is a link to forms for new members at your school site, if they do not show up on your registry.

Membership Registry (nstu.ca)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PD Committee

 Deadlines are fast approaching for…

*Course Reimbursement for courses taken between September 1, 2022 and December 21, 2022 –  February 16

*Full year Educational Leaves – February 15

*Cash For Classroom Applications – February 24

Please remember to use a non employer email when emailing the Local PD committee.

Inspire Awards

There are many members in our Local and across our province who are not only inspiring their students and providing incredible public education, but also inspiring their colleagues and the ripple effect is immeasurable. The INSPIRE Awards will acknowledges those members fulfilling the mandate of the NSTU in such a way as to have a positive impact on their school and colleagues.   This award will promote spirit, goodwill, connections, and excellence in education.  It will also give voice and recognition to our members. Please see your school rep for more details and how to nominate a County member.

Halifax County Local Bursary 

Applications for the Halifax County Local Bursary will open on Monday, March 27th. The link will be found in the Check In and announcements will be made on our social media. Halifax County bursaries are given to the children/stepchildren of Halifax County Local members (not PSAANS members) who are currently (2022-23) teaching in a term or permanent position.  Applicants must be graduating from High School in June 2023. This bursary must be used for enrollment in secondary education in September 2023 and cannot be deferred to another school year. The amount received by each recipient will be dependent on how many applications are received in total. The deadline for application is Friday, May 26th, 2023.

Successful applicants will be notified by email after the deadline of Friday, May 26th, 2023.  Due to confidentiality, all correspondence will be between the applicant (not a parent) and the Halifax County Local Treasurer only.  Applicants are responsible for keeping the confirmation notification that is received once the Google form is completed. Successful applicants will be asked to supply their Confirmation of Enrollment for a September 2023 start by September 22nd, 2023 in order to receive the funds. Failure to submit the required document by the deadline will forfeit the funds to be shared amongst the applicants who completed the requirements.

Provincial Executive Call for Nominations:

Nominations now open for 1 position a the Provincial Executive table, term: Aug 1, 2023 – July 31, 2025

Deadline for application: Feb 24, 2023

Election Date: April 19, 2023

Link to more information:

https://nstu.ca/the-nstu/structure/provincial-executive/regional-elections

Link to online application form:

https://nstu.ca/the-nstu/communications/online-forms/provincial-executive-nomination-form

Questions regarding the election can be sent to lrobitaille@staff.nstu.ca

Economic Welfare

Pre-Retirement (Pension) Session #2

March 30th, 2023 @ 6 pm @ 6 pm via Zoom Platform

Facilitated by a NSTU Executive Staff Officer, Paul Boudreau. This second session will differ from the first, as the main focus will be to review and discuss pension income .

Please complete the Self Registration Google Form: https://forms.gle/7mTXfqPiZjQvMceKA OR contact Andrea Heans: acheans@nstu.ca

Maternity/Parental/Adoption Leave (Online)

Who: Members from Halifax County, Halifax City and Dartmouth Locals are welcome to join us on Zoom.

What: Facilitated by NSTU Executive Staff Officer, Wally Fiander, this session is an opportunity to ask questions regarding maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

When/Where: March 23rd, 2023 @ 6:30 pm

How: Register by filling out the self registration Google Form: https://forms.gle/ThxuaBgHN9ZnGCPL9 OR by emailing Tara Arseneau at taraarseneau@nstu.ca and please specify the session title of the session. Once you are registered you will be contacted with the Zoom link closer to the session.

Know Your Contract Session

Who: Members from Halifax County, Halifax City and Dartmouth Locals are welcome to join us on Zoom.

What: Facilitated by NSTU Executive Staff Officer, Wally Fiander, this session is an opportunity to ask questions regarding contracts and hiring processes.

When/Where: April 20th, 2023 @ 6:30 pm

How: Register by completing the Google Form registration: OR CONTACT: Turk MacDonald @ tdmacdonald@nstu.ca https://forms.gle/w13W9ApUbQwqsQBt5 *Once you are registered you will be contacted with the Zoom link closer to the session.

It is in your Provincial/Regional Agreement

Provincial

ARTICLE 13 SUPERVISION OF PUPILS

13.01 Teachers shall not be required to perform supervision of pupils who travel to and/or from school by Education Entity operated vehicles, be they publicly or privately owned: (i) prior to the first run of vehicles arriving at the school or twenty (20) minutes before the teacher’s classes begin, whichever is the lesser; (ii) after the first run of vehicles leaves the school or twenty (20) minutes after the teacher’s classes end, whichever is the lesser.

13.02 Teachers shall not be required to perform supervision of pupils who do not travel to and/or from school by Education Entity operated vehicles be they publicly or privately owned: (i) prior to twenty (20) minutes before the teacher’s classes begin; (ii) subsequent to twenty (20) minutes after the teacher’s classes end.

13.03 Teachers shall not be required to perform supervision of pupils during any period of time that pupils are on lunch and noon hour break.

13.04 Notwithstanding 13.03, teachers shall be scheduled on an equitable basis for the purpose of providing emergency on-call service to persons other than teachers who are engaged to provide supervision of pupils during lunch and noon hour break. The schedule shall provide not more than one (1) teacher per school building. School building shall mean each building under the jurisdiction of one (1) principal.

13.05 The provisions of this Article shall be a minimum benefit to teachers, and teachers shall be entitled to a greater benefit if provided by a current arrangement or by a negotiated provision with an Education Entity.

NSTU Benefits at a Glance

Counselling Services

Counselling Services works to strengthen and support the quality of personal and professional life for NSTU members, their partners and dependents throughout all school districts and community college campuses.

Counselling Services provides short-term assistance. Those requiring longer-term intervention are, after an initial assessment, assisted by referral to an appropriate community-based professional.

Workshops for school/campus staffs are offered, as requested, on issues such as wellness, managing workplace stress, balancing home and career, conflict management and transition into retirement.

Crisis intervention for staff members to address trauma and grief situations is available on request.

All counselling requires the consent and participation of the client regardless of the referring circumstances.

All information given to Counselling Services will be confidential.

Any release of information requires the signed consent of all parties involved who are over the age of 12.  Exceptions to this apply if subpoenaed by the court or required under legislation.

Therapists with Counselling Services are highly qualified, registered with their professional organizations and recognized for their excellence as clinical therapists and workshops leaders.

Counselling sessions are made by appointment only.  Appointments are available at a mutually acceptable time and place throughout all regions of the province.  To arrange an appointment, please call Counselling Services between 8:30 am and 4:30 p.m. at the NSTU Central Office, 1-902-477-5621, or 1-800-565-6788 (toll free). NSTU provides these services to members at no additional charge.

Click here to download the Counselling Services brochure

Contact

Phone:  (902) 477-5621
Toll Free:  1 (800) 565-6788
email:  counselling@nstu.ca

Have a great week,

Shawn Hanifen

Local President

Hi everyone,

Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend (and the Super Bowl) and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the new members who attended our New Member conference in Dartmouth Crossings Saturday and Sunday. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the NSTU and our local. I would also like to thank our VP of Communications, Suzanne Rholand and her committee for organizing such a great and informative conference. It was well received by all in attendance.

We continue this week to celebrate Nova Scotian African Heritage Month and I wanted to draw your attention to the below link that is the official website to the Month here in Nova Scotia; the link provides a calendar of events, poster and other beneficial information regarding the month for teachers and students alike.

Celebrate African Heritage Month 2023 | African Nova Scotian Affairs – Government of Nova Scotia

School Reps please note the Member Registry must be updated by the first week of March (March 6^th) and our numbers go to supporting our various local initiatives.

NSTU Member Registry

NSTU reps should be updating the Membership Registry online and in real time. When an NSTU rep updates the site list, the changes are immediately made to the database ensuring the Union’s membership information is current and accurate.

Individual members can also update all their personal, employment assignment and contact information themselves

Membership figures are pulled from the Registry on the first Monday in December and the first Monday in March each year.  NSTU representatives are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the site information within the Membership Registry.  All site updates should be completed at least one week prior to each of the above-mentioned dates and may be completed any time prior to that point. Should you require additional information please contact NSTU Central Office by phoning (902)-477-5621, or toll free at (800) 565-6788 or by emailing registry@nstu.ca.

A link to the webpage and the Site Management Instructions for NSTU School Representatives is below. In addition, at the bottom of the webpage link there is a link to forms for new members at your school site, if they do not show up on your registry.

Membership Registry (nstu.ca)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PD Committee

 Deadlines are fast approaching for…

*Course Reimbursement for courses taken between September 1, 2022 and December 21, 2022 –  February 16

*Full year Educational Leaves – February 15

*Cash For Classroom Applications – February 24

Please remember to use a non employer email when emailing the Local PD committee.

Inspire Awards

There are many members in our Local and across our province who are not only inspiring their students and providing incredible public education, but also inspiring their colleagues and the ripple effect is immeasurable. The INSPIRE Awards will acknowledges those members fulfilling the mandate of the NSTU in such a way as to have a positive impact on their school and colleagues.   This award will promote spirit, goodwill, connections, and excellence in education.  It will also give voice and recognition to our members. Please see your school rep for more details and how to nominate a County member.

Halifax County Local Bursary 

Applications for the Halifax County Local Bursary will open on Monday, March 27th. The link will be found in the Check In and announcements will be made on our social media. Halifax County bursaries are given to the children/stepchildren of Halifax County Local members (not PSAANS members) who are currently (2022-23) teaching in a term or permanent position.  Applicants must be graduating from High School in June 2023. This bursary must be used for enrollment in secondary education in September 2023 and cannot be deferred to another school year. The amount received by each recipient will be dependent on how many applications are received in total. The deadline for application is Friday, May 26th, 2023.

Successful applicants will be notified by email after the deadline of Friday, May 26th, 2023.  Due to confidentiality, all correspondence will be between the applicant (not a parent) and the Halifax County Local Treasurer only.  Applicants are responsible for keeping the confirmation notification that is received once the Google form is completed. Successful applicants will be asked to supply their Confirmation of Enrollment for a September 2023 start by September 22nd, 2023 in order to receive the funds. Failure to submit the required document by the deadline will forfeit the funds to be shared amongst the applicants who completed the requirements.

Provincial Executive Call for Nominations:

Nominations now open for 1 position a the Provincial Executive table, term: Aug 1, 2023 – July 31, 2025

Deadline for application: Feb 24, 2023

Election Date: April 19, 2023

Link to more information:

https://nstu.ca/the-nstu/structure/provincial-executive/regional-elections

Link to online application form:

https://nstu.ca/the-nstu/communications/online-forms/provincial-executive-nomination-form

Questions regarding the election can be sent to lrobitaille@staff.nstu.ca

Economic Welfare

Pre-Retirement (Pension) Session #2

March 30th, 2023 @ 6 pm @ 6 pm via Zoom Platform

Facilitated by a NSTU Executive Staff Officer, Paul Boudreau. This second session will differ from the first, as the main focus will be to review and discuss pension income .

Please complete the Self Registration Google Form: https://forms.gle/7mTXfqPiZjQvMceKA OR contact Andrea Heans: acheans@nstu.ca

Maternity/Parental/Adoption Leave (Online)

Who: Members from Halifax County, Halifax City and Dartmouth Locals are welcome to join us on Zoom.

What: Facilitated by NSTU Executive Staff Officer, Wally Fiander, this session is an opportunity to ask questions regarding maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

When/Where: March 23rd, 2023 @ 6:30 pm

How: Register by filling out the self registration Google Form: https://forms.gle/ThxuaBgHN9ZnGCPL9 OR by emailing Tara Arseneau at taraarseneau@nstu.ca and please specify the session title of the session. Once you are registered you will be contacted with the Zoom link closer to the session.

Know Your Contract Session

Who: Members from Halifax County, Halifax City and Dartmouth Locals are welcome to join us on Zoom.

What: Facilitated by NSTU Executive Staff Officer, Wally Fiander, this session is an opportunity to ask questions regarding contracts and hiring processes.

When/Where: April 20th, 2023 @ 6:30 pm

How: Register by completing the Google Form registration: OR CONTACT: Turk MacDonald @ tdmacdonald@nstu.ca https://forms.gle/w13W9ApUbQwqsQBt5 *Once you are registered you will be contacted with the Zoom link closer to the session.

It is in your Provincial/Regional Agreement

Provincial

ARTICLE 24 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

24.01 While the parties consider it desirable that teachers participate in extracurricular activities, it is recognized by the parties bound by this Agreement that any involvement, such as participation, supervision, administration, direction, coaching, by a teacher in extracurricular activities shall be on a voluntary basis.

NSTU Benefits at a Glance

Early Intervention Program (EIP)

The Early Intervention Program (EIP) is a program for all NSTU members who are working or on paid sick leave and are experiencing illness or injury.  The intent of the program is to provide encouragement, support and opportunity for active participation to facilitate early return to health and work or early application to disability benefits.

Participation in the program is voluntary and confidentiality is assured.  NSTU members are encouraged to contact the EIP directly if they feel assistance is required or if they are at risk of disability.

Intervention may include telephone contact, assistance with coordinating health services (for example, physician, therapist, counsellor, chiropractor) or facilitation of a return to work plan.  In the event a member is unable to return to work, he or she will be guided through the process of early application to disability benefits. Intervention services are provided by registered occupational therapists Leticia Richer and Maya Fallows.

Follow these links to download the EIP poster (English / French) and brochure (English / French).

Download the EIP’s Frequently Asked Questions.

For information on disability benefits see the Teachers Guide to Disability Benefits.

The Well Teacher

This regular column in The Teacher is part of the Early Intervention Program’s contribution to the health and well-being of NSTU Members.

Click here to view a list of article titles.

Home Office Ergonomics

Here are a few tips from The Well Teacher, April 2020, Volume 58.

Be Well Newsletter

Please check out the Be Well a newsletter created by the staff at the NSTU’s Early Intervention Program for Teachers. This newsletter was issued 5 times per year and focused on wellness related topics relevant to NSTU members. It was jam packed with information, tips and tools to make life, work and play easier and more balanced.

Click here to view past issues.

Enjoy and Be Well!

Contact

If you or anyone you know has questions about the Program, please contact the Early Intervention Program.

Tel: (902) 477-5621, Toll Free: 1-800-565-6788
Fax: (902) 477-3517
email:  eip@nstu.ca

Take care,

Shawn Hanifen

Local President

Hi everyone,

This month is African Heritage month and the 2023 theme, Seas of Struggle – African Peoples from Shore to Shore, recognizes the resiliency, strength, and determination of people of African descent from the shores of Africa to the shores of Nova Scotia — with the Atlantic Ocean being the everlasting connection. Please help us in celebrating this year’s theme.

School Reps please note the Member Registry must be updated by the first week of March (March 6^th) and our numbers go to supporting our various local initiatives.

NSTU Member Registry

NSTU reps should be updating the Membership Registry online and in real time. When an NSTU rep updates the site list, the changes are immediately made to the database ensuring the Union’s membership information is current and accurate.

Individual members can also update all their personal, employment assignment and contact information themselves

Membership figures are pulled from the Registry on the first Monday in December and the first Monday in March each year.  NSTU representatives are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the site information within the Membership Registry.  All site updates should be completed at least one week prior to each of the above-mentioned dates and may be completed any time prior to that point. Should you require additional information please contact NSTU Central Office by phoning (902)-477-5621, or toll free at (800) 565-6788 or by emailing registry@nstu.ca.

A link to the webpage and the Site Management Instructions for NSTU School Representatives is below. In addition, at the bottom of the webpage link there is a link to forms for new members at your school site, if they do not show up on your registry.

Membership Registry (nstu.ca)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PD Committee

 Deadlines are fast approaching for…

*Course Reimbursement for courses taken between September 1, 2022 and December 21, 2022 –  February 16

*Full year Educational Leaves – February 15

*Cash For Classroom Applications – February 24

Please remember to use a non employer email when emailing the Local PD committee.

Halifax County Local Bursary 

Applications for the Halifax County Local Bursary will open on Monday, March 27th. The link will be found in the Check In and announcements will be made on our social media. Halifax County bursaries are given to the children/stepchildren of Halifax County Local members (not PSAANS members) who are currently (2022-23) teaching in a term or permanent position.  Applicants must be graduating from High School in June 2023. This bursary must be used for enrollment in secondary education in September 2023 and cannot be deferred to another school year. The amount received by each recipient will be dependent on how many applications are received in total. The deadline for application is Friday, May 26th, 2023.

Successful applicants will be notified by email after the deadline of Friday, May 26th, 2023.  Due to confidentiality, all correspondence will be between the applicant (not a parent) and the Halifax County Local Treasurer only.  Applicants are responsible for keeping the confirmation notification that is received once the Google form is completed. Successful applicants will be asked to supply their Confirmation of Enrollment for a September 2023 start by September 22nd, 2023 in order to receive the funds. Failure to submit the required document by the deadline will forfeit the funds to be shared amongst the applicants who completed the requirements.

Provincial Executive Call for Nominations:

Nominations now open for 1 position a the Provincial Executive table, term: Aug 1, 2023 – July 31, 2025

Deadline for application: Feb 24, 2023

Election Date: April 19, 2023

Link to more information:

https://nstu.ca/the-nstu/structure/provincial-executive/regional-elections

Link to online application form:

https://nstu.ca/the-nstu/communications/online-forms/provincial-executive-nomination-form

Questions regarding the election can be sent to lrobitaille@staff.nstu.ca

It is in your Provincial/Regional Agreement

Provincial

ARTICLE 39 DEFERRED SALARY LEAVE PLAN

39.01 A Deferred Salary Leave Plan as agreed by the Employer and the Union, Appendix B, shall be implemented.

39.02 The Employer shall be responsible for advising Education Entities of the details of the program.

39.03 The Union shall be responsible for advising the teachers of the details of the program. 39.04 The program shall not be amended except by mutual agreement of the Employer and the Union

NSTU Benefits at a Glance

Provincial Master Life Policy

Cost Sharing

Under the Teachers’ Provincial Agreement/APSEA Agreement, the Employer pays 100% for all active members. New members are automatically insured for this benefit.

Coverage

• Life Insurance $50,000
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment $50,000
• Critical Illness – $2,000 Lump sum payment – (Heart attack, coronary artery by-pass
  surgery, stroke, life threatening cancer)
• Hospital Cash Benefit, outside the insurance contract
• Waiver of Premium if totally disabled prior to age 60
• If retired prior to age 65, coverage continues to age 65 with the monthly premium deducted from your Nova Scotia Teachers’ Pension.
• Spouse covered for $3,000 and dependent children covered for $1,500.
• Conversion option available when your insurance terminates.
• Retiree Life policy available after age 65 to death.

Underwriters

Underwritten by Manulife Financial

Contact

If you have any questions regarding the above, please call the Administrator, Johnson Inc., at 453-9543 or 1-800-453-9543 (toll-free).

email: insurance@nstu.ca or nstu@johnson.ca

Visit the Johnson Inc. website:  www.johnson.ca

Additional Resources

Further details can be found by visiting the Johnson Inc. Members-Only website.

Take care,

Shawn Hanifen

Local President

Hi everyone,

Hope everyone had a great weekend. Please join me in congratulating and welcoming Jonathon Sproul as our new MAL, as he was elected at our last local meeting. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank both Tina Broderick and Vanessa Turner for putting their names forward to serve the local. And a quick reminder for members of the Class for Classrooms initiative from PD committee (please see link below) and a that tomorrow is the last date for submissions to the Regional Asking Package.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 PD committee

The PD Committee is doing it again, we are giving away $100 to 500 county NSTU members to spend in their classroom! That’s right, Cash For Classrooms id back!

https://forms.gle/UabWqg94dXMyWGoz8

ASKING PACKAGE SUBMISSIONS-Regional Bargaining
In preparation for the next round of bargaining with the HRCE, the NSTU Halifax Regional economic welfare committee is seeking member input for the creation of our asking package.
 f you think there are things which should be changed in your Regional agreement, please submit your ideas to the committee through email at halifaxaskingpackage@nstu.ca or by following this link to the Google Form: https://forms.gle/xikPVpp2ZxKMC2Pa6  
 Submissions do not need to be written in contractual language.  If emailing your submission, the email including your submission must come from a non-employer email and should include your name, school and your professional number.
 
For your convenience, you may find a copy of the current Regional agreement at
https://nstu.blob.core.windows.net/nstuwebsite/data/agreements/HRCE2019web.pdf 
Submissions should relate to articles within the current Halifax regional agreement or any article contained in any other regional agreement.
 Submissions to be considered in the upcoming round of negotiations should be submitted prior to January 31^st, 2023. The committee will consider each submission carefully before deciding which submission will be included in our presentation to the HRCE.

It is in your Provincial/Regional Agreement

Provincial

 As some teachers have asked about their lost narking and preparation time, I have included the section in article 59 to clarify. Please email our local NSTU staff officer if you need assistance with lost marking and preparation time, Wally’s email is wfiander@staff.nstu.ca.

ARTICLE 59 MARKING AND PREPARATION TIME

59.05 A teacher who is required by the Principal to fill in when a substitute is not hired pursuant to Article 32.23 (Substitute Teachers) of this Agreement shall have the lost marking and preparation time rescheduled within ten (10) school days.

NSTU Benefits at a Glance

Optional Group Life Insurance & Spousal Life Insurance

Cost Sharing

Member pays 100%

Coverage

Effective May 1, 2019 – Initial Amount increased to $100,000 member / $50,000 spouse. The initial amount of Optional Life Insurance has increased over the years, therefore, member may be insured for a lesser amount. The initial amount of $100,000 member or $50,000 spouse for a new member is not subject to medical evidence of insurability. However, a 24-month pre-existing condition clause applies.

Additional amounts available in units of $5,000. The overall maximum of Optional Life Insurance available is $300,000.

Spouse covered for $10,000 & Dependent Children covered for $5,000. Spouse can apply for an amount equal to or less than your amount of coverage.

• Can apply at any time under age 65. No application beyond age 65
• At age 70, the benefit will reduce to a maximum of $50,000. Anyone who has less than $50,000 of coverage would continue with the lesser amount
• Can be continued to age 85
• For amounts $100,000 and below for the member and $50,000 and below for the spouse, coverage takes effect the first of the month following receipt of the application. For all amounts that require medical evidence, coverage takes effect the first of the month following approval by the insurer.
• Conversion option available

Underwriters

Underwritten by Manulife Financial

Contact

If you have any questions regarding the above, please call the Administrator, Johnson Inc., at 453-9543 or 1-800-453-9543 (toll-free).

email: insurance@nstu.ca or nstu@johnson.ca

Visit the Johnson Inc. website:  www.johnson.ca

Additional Resources

Further details can be found by visiting the Johnson Inc. Members-Only website.

Take care,

Shawn Hanifen

Local President

Hi everyone,

Hope everyone had a great weekend. Lots of items in the Check-In so please take a moment to read through and distribute to members at your sites. Also please note that the local meeting will be this week in Sackville at the Legion at 6pm (5:30 supper).

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Meeting Date Change

 Please note the date change for our January meeting from January 11th to January 25th at 6pm (dinner at 5:30) which will enable us to hold an election for our new Member at Large (MAL) position at that meeting. The meeting will still be at the Legion in Lower Sackville.

PD committee

The PD Committee is doing it again, we are giving away $100 to 500 county NSTU members to spend in their classroom! That’s right, Cash For Classrooms id back!

https://forms.gle/UabWqg94dXMyWGoz8

ASKING PACKAGE SUBMISSIONS-Regional Bargaining
In preparation for the next round of bargaining with the HRCE, the NSTU Halifax Regional economic welfare committee is seeking member input for the creation of our asking package.
 
If you think there are things which should be changed in your Regional agreement, please submit your ideas to the committee through email at halifaxaskingpackage@nstu.ca or by following this link to the Google Form: https://forms.gle/xikPVpp2ZxKMC2Pa6  
 
Submissions do not need to be written in contractual language.  If emailing your submission, the email including your submission must come from a non-employer email and should include your name, school and your professional number.
 
For your convenience, you may find a copy of the current Regional agreement at
https://nstu.blob.core.windows.net/nstuwebsite/data/agreements/HRCE2019web.pdf 
Submissions should relate to articles within the current Halifax regional agreement or any article contained in any other regional agreement.
 
Submissions to be considered in the upcoming round of negotiations should be submitted prior to January 31^st, 2023. The committee will consider each submission carefully before deciding which submission will be included in our presentation to the HRCE.

It is in your Provincial/Regional Agreement

Provincial

ARTICLE 28 COMPASSIONATE CARE LEAVE

28.01 The Director of Human Resources shall grant a teacher unpaid leave, to be taken in blocks of not less than two weeks. Entitlement to the leave shall be consistent with the Compassionate Care provisions of the Employment Insurance Act and Regulations.

28.02 All insurance benefits shall remain in effect while the teacher is on leave.

28.03 A teacher shall give two (2) teaching days notice to the Director of Human Resources prior to returning to work.

28.04 If there is a death of the family member during the Compassionate Care Leave, the teacher will be entitled to Special Leave/Bereavement Leave according to the Local Agreement that applies to the teacher on leave. Where this Article conflicts with Special Leave/Bereavement Leave, the Local Agreement shall prevail.

28.05 Subject to the provisions of the Article 32.21 through 32.25 Substitute Teachers of this Agreement, where a replacement teacher is required for a teacher on Compassionate Care Leave, the replacement shall be a substitute teacher.

NSTU Benefits at a Glance

Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Cost Sharing

Member pays 100%

Coverage

If under age 70 coverage available in amounts from $5,000 to $300,000

If age 70 to 74 inclusive, the coverage available is $5,000 to $100,000, however, there is no coverage for Permanent Total Disability, Home-Maker Weekly Indemnity and Hospital Indemnity.

Coverage for loss of life, loss of limbs or loss of use of limbs, etc. as per schedule.

For members with a spouse and/or dependent children, family coverage as per schedule. If you have a spouse and / or eligible dependent children, you are automatically insured for family coverage.

• If under age 70 coverage available in amounts from $5,000 to $300,000.
• If age 70 to 74 inclusive, the coverage available is $5,000 to $100,000, however, there is no coverage for Permanent Total Disability, Home-Maker Weekly Indemnity and Hospital Indemnity.
• Coverage for loss of life, loss of limbs or loss of use of limbs, etc., as per schedule.
• For members with a spouse and/or dependent children, family coverage as per schedule.
• 24 hour, 365 day coverage.
• Repatriation Benefit.
• Education Benefit.
• Day Care Benefit.
• Rehabilitation Benefit.
• Spousal Retraining Benefit.
• Workplace Modification Benefit.
• Child Enhancement Benefit.
• Permanent Total Disability.
• Family Transportation Benefit.
• Identification Benefit.
• Common Disaster Benefit.
• Seat Belt Benefit.
• Home Alteration and / or Vehicle Modification Benefit.
• Hospital Indemnity Benefit.
• Escalation Benefit.
• Extension of Family Coverage.
• Cosmetic Disfigurement Benefit.
• Comatose Benefit.
• Business Venture Benefit.
• Home-Maker Weekly Indemnity Benefit.
•  
• Waiver of Premium if totally disabled prior to age 60.
• Can be continued to age 75.
• Conversion option available when your insurance terminates.

Underwriters

Underwritten by SSQ Insurance Company Inc.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding the above, please call the Administrator, Johnson Inc., at 453-9543 or 1-800-453-9543 (toll-free).

email: insurance@nstu.ca or nstu@johnson.ca

Visit the Johnson Inc. website:  www.johnson.ca

Have a great week,

Shawn Hanifen

Local President

Please see the attachment above for the MAL (interim) position. It contains the candidates platform and message. Please note that nominations for this position can also come from the floor at the meeting. 

Hi everyone,

Hope everyone had a great weekend. Lots of items in the Check-In so please take a moment to read through and distribute to members at your sites. Please note the meeting date change and the link to the Halifax Thunderbirds tickets on February 4^th.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Meeting Date Change

Please note the date change for our January meeting from January 11th to January 25th at 6pm (dinner at 5:30) which will enable us to hold an election for our new Member at Large (MAL) position at that meeting. The meeting will still be at the Legion in Lower Sackville.

Social Wellness

Halifax Thunderbirds Lacrosse home game on Saturday, Feb. 4 @ 7 pm. Submit your REQUEST for 1 or 2 TICKETS using the GOOGLE FORM LINK below.  

(Maximum 2 tickets – Member plus one guest)

GOOGLE FORM LINK TO REQUEST TICKETS

https://forms.gle/GmvvjRhj1DfnTtFs5

 Nominations

 Please see the link to the new MAL nomination form below sent on behalf of Jason Jennings VP of Nominations :

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa-2YHaUp9WA6XX23hG-nFkDM2ucM5disgOANJ4FJaoCc-OQ/viewform

PD committee

 The PD Committee is doing it again, we are giving away $100 to 500 county NSTU members to spend in their classroom! That’s right, Cash For Classrooms is back!

https://forms.gle/UabWqg94dXMyWGoz8

ASKING PACKAGE SUBMISSIONS-Regional Bargaining
In preparation for the next round of bargaining with the HRCE, the NSTU Halifax Regional economic welfare committee is seeking member input for the creation of our asking package.
 
If you think there are things which should be changed in your Regional agreement, please submit your ideas to the committee through email at halifaxaskingpackage@nstu.ca or by following this link to the Google Form: https://forms.gle/xikPVpp2ZxKMC2Pa6  
 
Submissions do not need to be written in contractual language.  If emailing your submission, the email including your submission must come from a non-employer email and should include your name, school and your professional number.
 
For your convenience, you may find a copy of the current Regional agreement at
https://nstu.blob.core.windows.net/nstuwebsite/data/agreements/HRCE2019web.pdf 
Submissions should relate to articles within the current Halifax regional agreement or any article contained in any other regional agreement.
 
Submissions to be considered in the upcoming round of negotiations should be submitted prior to January 31^st, 2023. The committee will consider each submission carefully before deciding which submission will be included in our presentation to the HRCE.

 It is in your Provincial/Regional Agreement

ARTICLE 37 ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG DEPENDENCY SUPPORT

37.01 Without detracting from the existing rights and obligations of the parties recognized in other provisions of this Agreement, the employer and the Union agree to cooperate in encouraging teachers who are alcohol or drug dependent to undergo a program directed to the objective of their rehabilitation.

37.02 (i) When job performance appears to be negatively affected by alcoholism or drug dependency, the Immediate Supervisor may refer the teacher to NSTU Counselling Services and/or After Hours Telephone Crisis Counselling and Referral Service. (ii) If job performance does not improve or shows continuing deterioration, the Immediate Supervisor may consult with Human Resources who shall refer the teacher to NSTU counselling services and/or After Hours Telephone Crisis Counselling and Referral Service. This is employer initiated, but participation is voluntary. The referral is to be in writing and is to be delivered confidentially to the teacher.

37.03 The employer’s concern with the teacher’s alcoholism or drug dependency shall be limited to its effects on the teacher’s job performance.

37.04 The teacher has the right to NSTU representation at any meeting called by the employer for this purpose.

NSTU Benefits at a Glance

Optional Critical Illness Insurance

Cost Sharing

Member Pays 100%

Coverage

• Units of $10,000 up to $50,000 with no medical evidence of insurability (proof of health)
• Additional amount available to a maximum of $300,000 medical evidence of insurability required (proof of health)
• Lump sum tax free payment if diagnosed with one of the eligible critical illnesses
• 29 Conditions covered for member & spouse
• 20 Conditions covered for dependent children
• Pre-existing conditions clause applies unless you submit a medical questionnaire and are approved for coverage
• Benefits not payable for any life-threatening cancer made within 90 days following effective date and if diagnosed with one of the covered illnesses, there is a 30 day survival period
• Covered until 75^thbirthday for member and spouse. Dependent children covered until they are no longer eligible

Underwriters

Underwritten by Desjardins Financial

Contact

If you have any questions regarding the above, please call the Administrator, Johnson Inc., at 453-9543 or 1-800-453-9543 (toll-free).

email: insurance@nstu.ca or nstu@johnson.ca

Visit the Johnson Inc. website:  www.johnson.ca

Have a great week,

Shawn Hanifen

Local President

Hi everyone,

Just a brief Check-In and a reminder that our local meeting has been moved to January 25^th at 6pm (dinner at 5:30) at the Legion in Lower Sackville.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Meeting Date Change

Please note the date change for our January meeting from January 11th to January 25th at 6pm (dinner at 5:30) which will enable us to hold an election for our new Member at Large (MAL) position at that meeting. The meeting will still be at the Legion in Lower Sackville.

Nominations

Please see the link to the new MAL nomination form below sent on behalf of Jason Jennings VP of Nominations :

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa-2YHaUp9WA6XX23hG-nFkDM2ucM5disgOANJ4FJaoCc-OQ/viewform 

Social Wellness

Halifax County’s Social & Wellness Committee is providing 100 tickets to a Halifax Thunderbirds Lacrosse home game!! Watch the Check-In for the link to sign up. Coming soon!

PD committee

The PD Committee is doing it again, we are giving away $100 to 500 county NSTU members to spend in their classroom! That’s right, Cash For Classrooms id back!

https://forms.gle/UabWqg94dXMyWGoz8

ASKING PACKAGE SUBMISSIONS-Regional Bargaining
In preparation for the next round of bargaining with the HRCE, the NSTU Halifax Regional economic welfare committee is seeking member input for the creation of our asking package.
 
If you think there are things which should be changed in your Regional agreement, please submit your ideas to the committee through email at halifaxaskingpackage@nstu.ca or by following this link to the Google Form: https://forms.gle/xikPVpp2ZxKMC2Pa6  
 
Submissions do not need to be written in contractual language.  If emailing your submission, the email including your submission must come from a non-employer email and should include your name, school and your professional number.
 
For your convenience, you may find a copy of the current Regional agreement at
https://nstu.blob.core.windows.net/nstuwebsite/data/agreements/HRCE2019web.pdf 
Submissions should relate to articles within the current Halifax regional agreement or any article contained in any other regional agreement.
 
Submissions to be considered in the upcoming round of negotiations should be submitted prior to January 31^st, 2023. The committee will consider each submission carefully before deciding which submission will be included in our presentation to the HRCE.

 It is in your Provincial/Regional Agreement

Provincial

ARTICLE 68 TEACHER PROPERTY – LOSS OR DAMAGE

68.01 A teacher shall receive compensation for loss from theft of or damage to personal property used for instructional purposes within the school and/or extracurricular activities sponsored by the Education Entity /school in which the teacher is employed:

 68.02 Where personal property of a teacher is lost or damaged, the teacher may make a written claim subject to the following:

1. The teacher has taken appropriate steps to protect the property from loss or damage;
2. The teacher has written authorization of school based administration prior to the use of such property;
3. The teacher carries a homeowner insurance policy on the teacher’s personal property and the property being claimed is not covered by the policy. The claim shall be made within three (3) working days of the effective knowledge of the theft or damage. d. A compensation claim shall be limited to: (i) the replacement cost of the article; (ii) a maximum payment by the Education Entity on any claim of one thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200.00) or if the article is covered under a teacher’s home owner insurance policy a compensation claim shall be limited to the deductible portion of the teacher’s insurance policy; (iii) claims of less than fifty dollars ($50.00) will not be considered.

68.03 The Education Entity shall reimburse teachers for eyeglasses that are damaged in the course of a teacher’s duties, provided the teacher can demonstrate that she/he acted in a responsible manner. The teacher shall be reimbursed to a limit of four hundred dollars ($400.00) for a claim and the teacher must first access their NSTU medical insurance policy on eyeglasses if available.

NSTU Benefits at a Glance

Long Term Disability

Effective August 1, 2014 – the NSTU Long Term Disability Plan is mandatory for all members without the ability to opt out unless the following condition has been met:

• Plan member is age 65 or has 35 years of pensionable service less accumulated sick leave.

Cost Sharing

Under the Teachers’ Provincial Agreement/APSEA Agreement, the Employer cost shares monthly premium with members by paying 50%. Some members are grandfathered at 70% of the monthly cost.

Coverage

• 70% of gross monthly salary at time claim commences – taxable
• For long-term claims, benefit reduced by Workers’ Compensation and/or Canada Pension
• Rehabilitation benefit
• Cost-of-living benefit, outside the insurance contract
• Elimination period of 90 calendar days, or accumulated sick leave, whichever is greater
• Benefits payable to age 65
• Pension contributions are made by Member and Employer

Adjudicators

Adjudicated by Manulife Financial

Contact

If you have any questions regarding the above, please call the Administrator, Johnson Inc., at 453-9543 or 1-800-453-9543 (toll-free).

email: insurance@nstu.ca or nstu@johnson.ca

Visit the Johnson Inc. website:  www.johnson.ca

Have a great week,

Shawn Hanifen

Local President

Hi everyone,

Hope everyone had a great holiday break. Just a reminder that our local meeting has been moved from the 11^th this month to the 25^th at 6pm at the Legion. At that meeting we will have an election for our new Member at Large (MAL) position. Details and the nomination form are below in our announcements section. Have a great week.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Meeting Date Chane

Please note the date change for our January meeting from January 11th to January 25th at 6pm (dinner at 5:30) which will enable us to hold an election for our new Member at Large (MAL) position at that meeting. The meeting will be held at the Legion in Lower Sackville.

Nominations

Please see the link to the new MAL nomination form below sent on behalf of Jason Jennings VP of Nominations :

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa-2YHaUp9WA6XX23hG-nFkDM2ucM5disgOANJ4FJaoCc-OQ/viewform

PD committee

The PD Committee is doing it again, we are giving away $100 to 500 county NSTU members to spend in their classroom! That’s right, Cash For Classrooms id back!

https://forms.gle/UabWqg94dXMyWGoz8

ASKING PACKAGE SUBMISSIONS-Regional Bargaining
In preparation for the next round of bargaining with the HRCE, the NSTU Halifax Regional Economic Welfare committee is seeking member input for the creation of our asking package.
 
If you think there are things which should be changed in your Regional agreement, please submit your ideas to the committee through email at halifaxaskingpackage@nstu.ca or by following this link to the Google Form: https://forms.gle/xikPVpp2ZxKMC2Pa6  
 
Submissions do not need to be written in contractual language.  If emailing your submission, the email including your submission must come from a non-employer email and should include your name, school and your professional number.
 
For your convenience, you may find a copy of the current Regional agreement at
https://nstu.blob.core.windows.net/nstuwebsite/data/agreements/HRCE2019web.pdf 
Submissions should relate to articles within the current halifax regional agreement or any article contained in any other regional agreement.
 
Submissions to be considered in the upcoming round of negotiations should be submitted prior to January 31^st, 2023. The committee will consider each submission carefully before deciding which submission will be included in our presentation to the HRCE.

It is in your Provincial/Regional Agreement

Provincial

ARTICLE 16 TEACHER CERTIFICATION AND CHANGE IN CERTIFICATION

General

16.01 A teacher shall apply to the Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development or delegated official for certification or change therein.

16.02 An application made under 16.01 shall be supported by an official transcript or transcripts or acceptable documentation issued by the appropriate institution(s).

16.03 Documentation as per 16.02 shall be submitted within a reasonable time after receipt.

16.04 A certificate shall be issued only after receipt by the Registrar of official documentation. The initial certificate or new certificate shall be issued within thirty (30) days of receipt by the Registrar of the required official documentation. Notwithstanding this, if, for unforeseen circumstances, a certificate cannot be issued in thirty (30) days the Union shall be informed in writing.

NSTU Benefits at a Glance

 NSED Travel Insurance

Travel remains a challenge as we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic. However, things are slowly improving as more and more people get vaccinated. This has allowed some travel restrictions to be lifted and for more people to begin travelling again.

To ensure plan members are up-to-date with the latest travel coverage information, the NSTU Group Insurance Trustees have prepared the following Frequently Asked Questions. For more information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and your travel benefits, please visit Medavie Blue Cross at https://www.medaviebc.ca/en/info-centre-covid-19.

The NSED Travel Insurance Plan offers complete coverage for your travel needs in one convenient package, with options to suit your budget. The Provincial Health Plan provides limited basic coverage for travel outside of your Province of Residence. If you have a medical emergency while travelling outside Canada, costs can easily escalate and will not all be covered by the government plan.

You and/or your family must be insured under the Provincial Health Insurance Plan in your Province of Residence to be eligible to join the plan. You can also cover your spouse and your eligible dependent children under the family option.

Out of Province/Canada Emergency Medical Insurance Plan

Cost Sharing

Member pays 100% – Annual Plan – renews automatically each September 1^st.
As per the policy wording, there are no refunds available under the base plan.

Coverage

Base Plan allows unlimited travel up to a maximum of 35 calendar days per trip during the policy year. Supplementary Plan provides coverage for trips in excess of 35 calendar days on a per trip basis up to 210 days and includes the Base Plan coverage.

• Pre-existing medical conditions clause
• CanAssistance including a 24-hour emergency help line

Click here for the full policy wording of NSED Travel Out of Province/Canada Emergency Medical Insurance Plan.

Need to Make a Claim?

In the event of a medical emergency while travelling outside your Province of Residence, you or your representative must call Medavie Blue Cross’ appointed travel assistance provider as soon as possible at one of the following numbers:

From Canada or the United States – 1-800-563-4444
From anywhere else – 1-506-854-2222 (collect) – If calling collect is not possible, Medavie Blue Cross will reimburse the cost of the call

Trip Cancellation/Interruption

Cost Sharing

Member pays 100% – Annual Plan – renews automatically each September 1^st

Coverage

Available to all members who are enrolled in the NSED Travel Out of Province/Canada Emergency Medical Insurance Plan.

Trip Cancellation – up to $5,000 per insured person per annual coverage period
Trip Interruption – up to a maximum of $5,000 per insured person for each covered trip

• Up to a maximum $1,000 for baggage and personal effects during a covered trip
• Pre-existing medical conditions clause
• Worldwide Travel Assistance including a 24-hour emergency help line

Click here for the full policy wording of NSED Travel Insurance Trip Cancellation/Interruption Plan.

Need to Make a Claim?

Prior to the departure date, upon the occurrence of an event listed amongst the eligible risks, you must contact the travel agent or carrier, as the case may be, within 48 hours of the event in order to cancel the trip.  Medavie Blue Cross must also be notified within the same time limit.

The Medavie Blue Cross toll-free customer information line is 1-800-667-4511 (ask for Travel Claims)

If the trip has already commenced, you must contact Medavie Blue Cross’ appointed travel assistance provider as soon as possible at one of the following numbers:

From Canada or the United States – 1-800-563-4444
From anywhere else – 1-506-854-2222 (collect) – If calling collect is not possible, Medavie Blue Cross will reimburse the cost of the call

IMPORTANT – Did you Know?

Did you know that the insured days of your trip starts when you leave your residing province and not when you leave the country? For example, you have a 35 day base plan and have a trip booked in Florida for 34 days. Prior to heading to Florida you decide to travel to a different province to visit Family or Friends for 7 days. This means your total trip is now 41 days (days outside of your province) and you will not be covered for the last 6 days of your trip in Florida. You can purchase Supplemental Plans that can range from 40 to 210 days to cover you in instances like the above to cater to you trip length.

Underwriters

Underwritten by Medavie Blue Cross

Contact

If you have any questions regarding the above, please call the Administrator, Johnson Inc., at 453-9543 or 1-800-453-9543 (toll-free).

email: insurance@nstu.ca or nstu@johnson.ca

Have a great week,

Shawn Hanifen

Local President