District 140 – AIR CANADA ACTIVE AND RETIRED MEMBERS VOLUNTARY RETIREE BENEFIT BUYOUT PROGRAM

Air Canada is asking eligible retirees whether they will give up their life insurance and health benefits, both of which were guaranteed for life, for a one time cash payment for life insurance, and a health care spending account of $450 yearly for the retiree, and another $450 for eligible dependents for a total maximum of $900 for health benefits. The decision whether to take the Voluntary Buyout Program is a personal one, and we cannot make a recommendation about what to do. However, we suggest that our members consider the
following when making the decision: Read PDF Here…