26 Oct 09 - Several improvements to benefits - for both retired and active members - were agreed to in the last round of negotiations. These are:

• The existing extended health benefits plan will be amended to provide coverage for immunization for out of country travel with a yearly maximum of $200 per covered individual.

• The existing extended health benefits plan for retirees will be amended to provide for an increase in the lifetime maximum for Out of Country Medical Expenses for retirees from $10,000 to $20,000 per eligible member.

• The existing extended health benefits plan will be amended to increase vision care from $450 per 2 year period to $550 per 2 year period.

To see all changes made in this round of bargaining, see the Memorandum of Settlement (pdf).