The CAAT Pension Plan wants to support you following the 2025 OPSEU Support Staff Strike and to keep you informed about your pension and next steps now that the collective agreement has been ratified.First and foremost, please be assured: the pension you’ve earned with the CAAT Pension Plan remains secure.During the strike period,pension contributions from both you and your employer were temporarily paused. As a result, no pension benefits were accrued during that time.
What happens next?
You’ll receive a strike election purchase package by mail, once CAAT Pension Plan receives and processes the necessary data from your employer in the coming months.This package will:
- Outline the cost to purchase your pension service for the strike period
- Explain how this purchase could impact your future pension
- Provide clear instructions on how to make your election
Once you receive the package, you’ll have 100 days to make your election and submit your payment.
We’re here to help
To support you in making an informed decision, we’ve prepared answers to common questions on our
website. We’ll also be hosting a service purchase education session to cover the process for a strike:
Can’t attend live? The recording will be available on our website after the session.If you have any questions, CAAT’s Member Services team is here for you. You can reach CAAT through the
Message Centre on My Pension, by email at
[email protected], or by phone at
1-866-350-2228 or
416-673-9000 (Toronto), Monday to Friday, 8:30 an – 4:30 pm ET.
