Local 1 Hamilton - Niagara provides our members with an excellent Health & Welfare Benefits Package. Local 1 Hamilton - Niagara also offers a group RRSP contribution that you control, as well as a fully funded Pension that pays out one of the highest returns in Canada and the United States.

Local 1 has the luxury of being self administered. We have a Benefit Specialist, Donna, who members and spouses can contact in person or call the benefit office at 905-528-2092 between 8am - 2pm, or email dj.bacul@bellnet.ca for assistance with any questions or concerns regarding benefit coverage or claims submitted as we have direct contact with our insurance providers.

Coverage is as follows:

• NexgenRx- Prescriptions/Dental/Vision Care/Emergency Out of Country/Province.

• Cost Plus: Extended Health - Ambulance, Physiotherapy, Chiropractor, Massage Therapy etc...

• Membershealth: Access to a doctor, specialist or therapist via zoom or phone, 24 hours, 7 days a week.

• Industrial Alliance: Life Insurance. Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term & Long Term Disability