PWU Protection Plan
No other union provides this unique and valuable coverage to its members free of charge.
The Power Workers’ Union has arranged for the provision to its regular and PWU Hiring Hall members by reputable providers a group of benefits called the Power Workers’ Union Protection Plan (PWUPP). The PWUPP is designed to provide you with protection in the event you are defrauded or you have to defend yourself in a civil or criminal legal suit. It also provides title insurance for one property you own for as long as you own it.
All regular and PWU Hiring Hall members in good standing of the Power Workers’ Union are eligible for the Plan at no cost to them. There will also be no increase in your union dues as a result of this new member benefits program. Click here for details on who is covered.
Plan Summary
Members can now take advantage of:
The Power Workers’ Union Protection Plan provides reimbursement of legal expenses incurred if you have to defend yourself in a civil, criminal or family law case.
Identity Theft coverage that goes beyond the resolution services offered by the banks or credit card companies and provides solid assistance with recovery of your stolen identity.
Title Insurance for new and existing property owners that kicks in should you be the victim of fraud related to your property or if you have to resolve any title issues that arise. Members can register ONE property they own for coverage.
The PWU has considered various service models to provide the coverage described below to eligible members in a manner that provides high-quality service and the greatest degree of flexibility in using the services of a lawyer of the member’s choice.
The PWU determined the best model to provide coverage for legal expenses incurred by members to obtain a defence in court was to implement a coverage program that would allow the member a choice as to their lawyer (subject to approval by the Program Manager) rather than telling the member which lawyer they could have to defend them. Members do not pay their lawyer, the PWUPP does, and the PWU funds the program without interfering with the solicitor-client relationship. All of this is subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and members get to access an Ontario-based call centre to help them with the process. Because the Program Manager administers coverage, the PWU’s responsibility and liability is strictly limited to paying the approved costs necessary to sustain coverage during the coverage period. The PWU will not be liable for any other claims or losses of any kind.
For more information about each of the coverages provided, click on the links below.
Legal Expense Coverage
Identity Theft
Title Insurance
To enroll in the Power Workers’ Union Protection Plan call 1-877-393-0338 between 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday.
Or, you can scan and email, fax, or mail a registration form – print the registration form by clicking here.
NOTE: To register for Title Insurance for either an existing home/property you own, or for Title Insurance on a home or condo purchase on or after February 26th, 2007, you must complete a special application with First Canadian Title Insurance. Call 1-877-393-0338 to register.
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