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Union calling for better benefits, pension accrual for wildland firefighters

Union calling for better benefits, pension accrual for wildland firefighters
Firefighters have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, mental-health concerns and cancer, says the NUPGE’s Bert Blundon, who also noted a large portion of a wildland firefighter's salary is overtime, which isn't included as a pensionable service.

U.S. employers' health benefits costs projected to increase 8.5% in 2024: survey

U.S. employers' health benefits costs projected to increase 8.5% in 2024: survey
A new survey by Aon found the projected increase is nearly double the budgeted amount that employers experienced from 2022 to 2023 (4.5%).

Majority of U.S. 401(k) plan sponsors making changes by end of year: survey

Majority of U.S. 401(k) plan sponsors making changes by end of year: survey
A quarter of employers said they plan to increase their matching contribution (26%) and automatic enrolment deferral rate (26%) as well as offering an income replacement fund (26%), according to a survey by Fidelity Institutional.

B.C. paramedics seeking enhanced mental-health benefits

B.C. paramedics seeking enhanced mental-health benefits
FROM THE ARCHIVES: CUPE's Troy Clifford says the province’s paramedics are currently reimbursed for just $100 worth of psychological support services — far lower than their counterparts in B.C.’s police and fire services.

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Percentage of Canadians working from home declining in 2023: survey

Percentage of Canadians working from home declining in 2023: survey
One in five (20%) Canadians reported working from home in May 2023, declining slightly from 22% in May 2022 and 24% in May 2021, according to a survey by Statistics Canada.

Caisse's infrastructure arm making key appointments on management team

Caisse's infrastructure arm making key appointments on management team
CDPQ Infra is appointing Daniel Farina as the organization's managing director; Sophie Lussier as executive vice-president and head of corporate services, organization performance and secretariat; and Philippe Batani as executive vice-president of public affairs, communications and strategy.

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