Pages tagged "Pensions and CPP"
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ATA, principal sue UCP government over pension order
The Alberta Teachers' Association and an Edmonton school principal have filed a lawsuit against the UCP government about an order they say wrests more control of pension funds away from teachers.
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UCP kills bill to add representation to AIMCo
NDP MLA Phillips’ Bill 208, that would have added representatives from four major Alberta pensions plans to the AIMCo board is dead after a UCP-dominated committee voted against it being debated.
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Unions 'livid' after UCP changes terms of public-sector pensions
"We call it theft," said Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) president Gil McGowan after province issues ministerial orders changing terms of public-sector pensions.
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UCP quietly passed order that takes over pensions
The Alberta Teachers’ Association says it is “incensed” by recent changes the United Conservative government has made which will take control away from teachers when it comes to their pensions.
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Opposition bill seeks to reverse public-sector pension changes
NDP MLA and labour and immigration critic Christina Gray tabled a private member's bill that seeks to halt cabinet ministers from withdrawing Alberta from the Canada Pension Plan — a proposal floated by Kenney.
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Alberta unions worry about plan for UCP-controlled pensions
Public-sector employees are increasingly worried about the future of their pension plans after the UCP government introduced legislation to lock-in all public-sector pension plans under AIMCo.
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Teachers, public service wondering if pensions are safe
Alberta teachers and public service workers have been left in the dark when it comes to what is happening with their pensions. The recent UCP budget moved these pensions to be managed by AIMCo. Read more -
Teachers upset to find their pensions affected by UCP budget
Teachers are unhappy that their pensions are being touched in this UCP budget without any prior indication or consultation. The budget says the ATRF will transfer pensions to AIMCo. Read more