New Insurance Provider
For All Members and Surviving Spouses in the USW 1005 ELHT Retiree Benefit Trust:
Effective January 1, 2025, a new benefit service provider will be providing the exact same services. Please download the information sheet to find out the details.
Pension Deposit Schedule September 2024 to January 2025
The Brookfield Annuity Company payment schedule from September 2024 to January 2025.
September 2024– Payment date- August 30, 2024
October 2024- Payment date- October 1, 2024
November 2024- Payment date- November 1, 2024
December 2024- Payment date- November 29, 2024
January 2025- Payment date- January 2, 2025
Benefits Update 2023
Please download the updated list of benefits, effective January 1, 2023.
Lifeworks Annuity Buy-In June 2022
Stelco Inc. Retirement Plan for USW Local 1005 Members at Hamilton Works-
Communication Package for Annuity Buy-In Contracts.
Retiree Benefits – $100 deductible
As of January 1, 2020, pensioners under the age of 65 will no longer be responsible for $100 deductible. Read this document from the Board of Trustees to find out more.
Attention USW Local 1005 Retirees
As of August 1, 2019 USW, Local 1005 Pensioners 65 years of age or older will no longer have to pay the $100.00 ODB (Ontario Drug Benefit) Deductible. Green Shield will cover the $100.00 going forward.
USW 1005 Pensioners will still be responsible for any ODB co-pay once the $100.00 is satisfied.
January 1, 2020, Pensioners under 65 will no longer have to pay the first $100.00 but will be responsible for any Pharmacy dispensing fees over $5.00.
In Solidarity,
USW 1005 ELHT Trustees