International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.
IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country, group or organization specific.
Tax season is here! Starting in late February, a digital T4A slip will be available for all eligible members to easily download on the OTIP plan member site.
If you cannot access your online plan member account, you will receive a physical T4A via mail by late February (see below).
Mailing exceptions
Members in the following scenarios will receive a mailed T4A by late February:
- Recently retired
- Terminated
- Deceased
- CUPE EWBT members with life insurance only
- On leave.
Update for T4A eligible Quebec residents
Your 2024 Taxable Benefit Amounts letter will be available online with your digital T4A. You will not receive a mailed copy this year. Please visit your OTIP plan member site at the end of February to access your 2024 T4A and Taxable Benefit Amounts letter.
Did you know? As the plan administrator of your benefits plan, OTIP automatically provides the CRA with your T4A tax slip to file your taxes. You or your personal accountant do not need to submit a copy of your T4A to the CRA or your income tax provider. A digital T4A will be available on your plan member account by late February for you to review or download.
Questions? You can find more information and frequently asked questions regarding T4As at otip.com/T4AFAQ. If you require assistance, please call OTIP Benefits Services at 1-866-783-6847.
Join us for some fun, games, and a chance to win 1 of 25 prizes – 2 prizes every month + 1 Grand Prize! We want to make sure that our members know about the Edvantage 25th Birthday Contest. Here is the link
https://cloud.e.edvantage.ca/edvantage25 You all have 2 chances every month to win great prizes from Edvantage partners.
Please check out this flyer from the OSBCU sharing key information with us. It includes important facts, helpful links, and an invitation to an upcoming OSBCU webinar on the importance of voting in the provincial election.
Join the OSBCU Education Election Zoom Webinar! Get informed on what is at stake for students, families, and education workers in Ontario before you cast your vote. Each 45-minute session will also cover information on how and where to vote. All education workers are welcome.
Wed Feb 19, 11:00 AM
https://osbcu-ca.zoom.us/j/85779730559
Thu Feb 20, 7:00 PM
Please stay safe, warm and cosy on this very wintery day!
We are having a Special Membership Meeting February 25th at 5pm.
The Only item on the agenda is the discussion/motion for attendees to the CUPE Ontario Convention
http://We are having a Special Membership Meeting February 25th at 5pm.
OTIP Updates were sent to your personal email. If you did NOT receive the email, please send us your correct email address (and phone #) for us to update your contact information!
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Hello members, as discussed in last evenings GMM…
Please know if you have NOT already registered on the Edvantage program, moving forward to be enrolled please email
membership.officer@cupe5200.ca and cc president@cupe5200.ca this information:
” I would like to be enrolled in the Edvantage Program AND your FULL NAME and PHONE NUMBER with dashes, for example:
I would like to be enrolled in the Edvantage Program
Jane Blogs xxx-xxx-xxxx.
This enables our membership officer to copy and paste you into the uploading list!
IF IN DOUBT FILL IT OUT …………………
As discussed at the GMM, please ensure you are filling out the correct forms for injury and accidents in the workplace.
Here is the link to the KICS form, you will need to login under your work credentials. Remember to tick the box where it talks about PPM!!!!!!
Here is the link to the WSIB form 6.
Thank you to those members who attended the GMM last evening.
We are happy to inform you we have two newly acclaimed executives:
Secretary Treasurer – Linda McColeman
Stefanie Greco – Membership Officer
We welcome them both to their executive positions.