Resource Documents and FAQs

Contract FAQs

Organizational Change and Lay-off

Job Evaluation

U of T Staff-Appointed Unit New Member Orientation

United Steelworkers Local 1998’s New Member Orientation sessions are held virtually (Zoom) once per month. Please contact info@usw1998.ca for orientation dates, times, and registration information.

Information Sheets

U of T Casual Unit New Member Orientation

United Steelworkers Local 1998’s New Member Orientation sessions are held virtually (Zoom) once per month. Please contact info@usw1998.ca for orientation dates, times, and registration information.

Health Care Benefit Plan

Starting on January 1, 2026, the current dental care benefit plan will no longer be active and the paramedical benefit will be activated.  Eligible claims for dental services rendered up to and including December 31, 2025 can submitted for payment.  

The paramedical benefit will cover the same services as those available to members in the Staff Appointed Unit: Chiropractor, Physiotherapist, Registered Massage Therapist, Naturopath, Osteopath, Acupuncturist, Homeopath, Occupational Therapist, Chiropodist, Podiatrist, Dietitian or Nutritionist, Psychologist, Master of Social Work or Psychotherapist.

The paramedical benefit will be processed by W.E. Health, which is the provider for the Steelworkers District 6 health care plan and Local 1998’s dental and prescription drug plans. 

The eligibility rules and documentation requirements are not changing with the addition of the paramedical benefit.  The paramedical benefit and the drug benefit will each have a maximum total payout of $400 per eligible member for each calendar year.

Summary of the Switch from a Dental Care Benefit to a Paramedical Benefit

  • The dental care benefit will be in place up to and including December 31, 2025
  • Claims for dental services incurred up to December 31, 2025 can still be submitted
  • The new paramedical benefit will be in place for services incurred as of January 1, 2026
  • The paramedical benefit will cover the services provided by a: Chiropractor, Physiotherapist, Registered Massage Therapist, Naturopath, Osteopath, Acupuncturist, Homeopath, Occupational Therapist, Chiropodist, Podiatrist, Dietitian or Nutritionist, Psychologist, Master of Social Work or Psychotherapist
  • The eligibility rules and documentation requirements for the paramedical benefit will be the same as they are for the dental and prescription drug plans 
  • The paramedical benefit and prescription drug benefits will each have a maximum total payout of $400 per eligible member for each calendar year. 

Who is Eligible for the Casual Unit’s Health Care Benefits?

To receive assistance under this plan, Casual Unit members must meet the following criteria:

1) Be an active casual employee who has worked in the 12 months prior to submitting a claim.

2) Have held an appointment of 20% or more (or worked the equivalent of 7.25 hours per week) for 4 consecutive months in the past twelve months.

  —  OR  —

If you work on an irregular or intermittent basis, have completed at least 5 shifts per month in any four  consecutive or non-consecutive month in the past twelve months.

Eligible Claim Amounts

  • As of January 1, 2026, reimbursements will be provided for paramedical costs up to a maximum of $400 per member per calendar year, starting with the first month of the qualifying work period. 
  • Reimbursements will be provided for prescription medication costs up to a maximum of $400 per member per calendar year, starting with the first month of the qualifying work period.  

Who is Not Eligible for the Casual Unit’s Health Care Benefits?

  • Casual employees who are University of Toronto students and eligible for a student union health plan.
  • Casual employees who have access to health benefits through another University of Toronto employment group or retiree benefit plan.
  • Family members are not eligible – coverage is for employees only, and specifically for dental and prescription drug costs.

If you have specific questions about your claims, you can contact W. A. Health, Inc:  Email: claims@wahealth.ca Tel: 289-768-3621 Fax: 289-768-3620 Toll Free: 1-877-207-8234.

Information and Claim Forms

Job Evaluation

University of St. Michael’s College

St. Michael’s College, Job Evaluation:

Pay Equity / Job Evaluation Ratification Package 2022 – Phase 1:

Pay Equity / Job Evaluation Ratification Package 2025 – Phase 2:

Job Evaluation

University of Toronto

Victoria University

Worker’s Safety and Insurance Board

  • WSIB
  • WSIB Form 8, “Health Professional’s Report.” You will be provided a copy for yourself and a copy to provide to Health and Well-Being.
  • WSIB Form 6 “Worker’s report of Injury/disease” online and submit. Also, provide a copy to Health and Well-Being.

Other safety resources

Women Of Steel (WoS)’s articles on Burn Out/Stress/Self-Care

Health and Safety apps

Bullying and Harassment:

*These resources are provided for information. We strongly recommend that members contact the union for help and support prior to submitting a complaint. Members have a right to union representation throughout this process.

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