Pension enrolment news for community social service workers of CSSEA employers

If you're a community social services employee of a CSSEA member agency you may be eligible to enrol in the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) starting April 1, 2010. Access to the plan was a key accomplishment of the 2006 contract negotiations.

Your employer will determine your eligibility and send you information if you qualify. Then, you'll have 90 days to decide whether you want to enrol. The BCGEU recommends all eligible employees enrol.

The cost is about seven cents per dollar you earn. The deduction will be an investment in your future. By contributing now, your pension will grow larger. You'll have more money in your pocket each month after you retire. You can't afford to not participate. Other Canadians are clamouring to join such a plan. The value you receive from the MPP will be far greater than the contribution you'll be making.

For more information go to:

Community social services pension page

Pensions BC website