The Members’ Benefits Benevolent Fund is administered by Local 1329. Sometimes an CUPE Local 1329 member faces a life event that qualifies for financial assistance/donation from the union. All requests must be submitted no later than, two (2) months after the life event has occurred.

Benevolent Fund – Effective September 19, 2018

Union Member – Birth / Adoption Celebration

  • Floral arrangement or donation after birth of baby  – $125.00

Complete and Submit for a Birth Benevolent Fund Donation

Union Member – Marriage Celebration

  • Donation – $125.00

Complete and Submit for a Marriage Benevolent Fund Donation

Sympathy & Loss of immediate family member:

  • Parent, Step-parent, Spouse, Child, Step-child, Brother, Sister, Grandchild, Grandparent, Son-in-law, Daughter-in-law, Brother-in-law, Sister-in-law, Parent-in-law, Legal Guardian, Aunt and Uncle.

Floral Tribute or Charitable Memorial Donation – $185.00

Complete and Submit for a Sympathy & Loss of immediate family member

Leave and or Retirement:

For each full year of service,  $25.00 per year  (concurrent years of service with Local 1329)

Any retiring member will receive an additional donation of $250.00 (note: OMERS criteria)

Member Leaving Employment:

Full years would be $25.00 per year (concurrent years of service with Local 1329) 

Complete and Submit for a Resignation or Retirement

Should you not receive confirmation that your request has been received in 2 days of submission, please contact Neil Gallant, Secretary. Thank you.