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As part of OPTrust’s governance structure, one Government appointee and one OPSEU appointee fill the positions of Chair and Vice-Chair, with the roles alternating between Government and OPSEU appointees every two years.

The OPSEU Pension Plan (the Plan) was recently amended to restore the amount of pension service certain members will establish in the Plan following two mandatory transfers between the Plan and the Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP). For affected members who rejoin the Plan on a mandatory basis on or after January 1, 2024, the amendment restores the amount of pension service they earned during their prior membership in the Plan at no extra cost to them.

Retroactive wage increases have been confirmed affecting various bargaining unit employees including Ontario Public Service Unified, Correctional Services, and LCBO among others.

Following a two-week strike, OPSEU/SEFPO LCBO workers have voted to ratify a new three-year Collective Agreement. Here are some important facts about strikes and your OPSEU Pension Plan if you are a member of the affected bargaining unit.

Your OPTrust pension will likely be a major component of your financial future, so it's important to know what you can expect to receive at retirement to help you prepare in advance.