THIS FEATURE IS LOCATED IN THE MEMBERS AREA AND IS PASSWORD PROTECTED

 

ACCESS TO THE MEMBERS AREA IS GRANTED ONLY TO REGISTERED MEMBERS IN “GOOD STANDING”

 

A MEMBER IN “GOOD STANDING” IS A REGISTERED MEMBER WHO MAINTAINS HIS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE

 

THE MEMBERS AREA OFFERS A WIDE OF VARIETY MEMBER SERVICES THAT CAN BE NAVIGATED USING CONVENIENT LINKS AND DROP DOWN MENUS

 

 

TO REGISTER WITH SSPO CLICK HERE & PRINT A COPY OF THE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL FORM

COMPLETE THE APPICATION FORM, THEN MAIL IT TO SSPO ALONG WITH YOUR APPROPRIATE MEMBERSHIP FEE

PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH IN THE MAIL.  YOUR CANCELLED CHEQUE WILL SERVE AS YOUR RECEIPT

 

TO CREATE YOUR PERSONAL USER NAME AND PASSWORD, YOU MUST REVISIT THE HOME PAGE, CLICK ON "Become A Member" AND USE THE ON-LINE REGISRATION FEATURE

YOUR USER NAME AND PASSWORD WILL BE ACITIVATED UPON RECEIPT OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP FEE

          (From time of mailing, please allow 10 to 14 days for activation of your account)

 

MEMBERSHIP FEE SCHEDULE

Renewals for existing and former paid members are $25.00 per year

Fees for a first time member are $50.00 for the first year of membership  

 

 

Click Here for an Overview of the SSPO Website

 

 

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TOUR OF THE MEMBERS AREA

Board Room

 

Visit the Board Room often to view the latest communications from the SSPO Board Of Directors:

 

CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE SSPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

 

* (Appointed by the Board to serve the remaining term of the late John Hanson)

 

Notices

View important notices from the Board to SSPO members (Membership Meetings, Dues, etc.).

 

Newsletters

Newsletters document the proceedings of general membership meetings, and include additional  important communications and developments reported to members by the Board. They are mailed to all members in good standing.  All issues are available for viewing or printing.    They play an important role in keeping our members informed of activities undertaken by the Board, and capture the reports of the various Directors to the membership. 

 

Polls & Ballots:  Cast Your Vote - View Poll Results

 

SSPO Bylaws

Access/print a copy of the SSPO By-Law

 

Political Campaign:  Local – Provincial – Federal

On occasion, the Board believes it is in the best interests of Pensioners to engage in the lobbying of politicians (Local, Provincial, Federal) when their pensions and/or benefits may be in jeopardy, or in danger of being compromised.  The last political campaign sanctioned by the Board was in 2005, when lobbying efforts by our members proved very successful in persuading the government of Premier Dalton McGuinty to rescind the 5.1 election for Stelco Pension Plans.  Currently there is no political campaign.

 

Federation Activities

The Canadian Federation Of Pensioners (CFP) is a pensioner advocacy group whose primary objective is to improve the long-term security of retiree Defined Benefit plan pensions by representing the interests of pensioners in the development of public policy.  CFP believes firmly in the strength in numbers to advocate on behalf of pension groups and retirees for pension security and reform.  SSPO is one of the three founding members of CFP, along with Dupont/Invista, and Bell Pension Group.  It has now grown to 25 groups representing over 100,000 retirees.   The CFP is a non-profit volunteer organization of retiree pension groups.  Check in to view periodic Federation updates.

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SSPO BOARD MEMBERS SITTING ON THE CANADIAN FEDERATION OF PENSIONERS STEERING COMMITTEE

 

Dennis Wright

Pat Mousseau

Latest News

 

Media Articles

Where copyright approval has been obtained, newspaper articles related to the issues facing US Steel Canada (formerly Stelco Inc.), its employees and retirees are posted on a daily basis in an effort to keep our members informed.  At time of posting, Articles are referenced and posted by date of publication.   Past articles that are no longer maintained in this area can be viewed only in the “Archives”.

 

US Steel Inc

We post US Steel Canada (formerly Stelco Inc.) Media Releases that may be of interest to our members.

 

Links Of Interest

News links are provided for the convenience of members.  Please be advised that each of linked Websites is fully protected by Copyright and Terms And Conditions Of Use.  Persons using these hyperlinks to visit these Web Sites assume/accept the sole responsibility to fully comply with all Copyright and/or Terms And Conditions as posted at each of these sites.  

 

Archives

Visit the Archives to access past postings.   Archived documents are filed by date of original posting.

 

 

Pension & Benefits

 

 

Pension Funding

 

View the latest funding reports from the Board, and copies of the latest available Actuarial Reports filed with the Ontario Government (Financial Services Commission of Ontario - FSCO).

 

Please note that sponsors (ie US Steel Canada) of a pension plan have 9 months following the annual report period to file an audited copy of the report with FSCO.   For example, an Actuarial Report for the period January 1 through to December 31, 2008.would have a filing deadline of September 30, 2009.  The act does not require the contents of such reports to be released to members of the plan until that date. 

 

Benefits

 

In early 2009, an electronic version of the updated U. S. Steel Benefit Plan for Salaried Retirees and active Salaried Employees was supplied by U. S. Steel to the Pension Advisory Committee.  Copies of the Plan are posted in Benefits Area.

 

 

Pension Advisory Committee

 

The Pension Advisory Committee is a legally constituted body formed near the end of the CCAA process.  This committee has legal status within the provisions of the Pension Benefits Act (PBA).  The company has an obligation to meet periodically with the committee so that the committee can present the interests of the members, make suggestions, and keep pensioners informed.  The PAC is entitled to know the status of the salaried pension plans and to provide input into their administration.  The Committee is made up of Retirees, Active Employees, and Company Representatives.   Some of the SSPO Board Members also sit on the PAC.  Committee feedback to the membership is posted in this area.  The PAC meets with the Company approximately twice per year.  On occasion, feedback to the members is posted in this area.

 

 

 

 

 

Manage Your Account

 

Update Your Profile

This self maintenance feature allows to you access your personal information to change your:

            E-mail address

            Postal address

            Telephone number

            Login name & password

            Status (pensioner or active employee, surviving spouse)

Etc.

 

Submit Membership Fee (Planned Future Service – Renewal Fees must continue to be submitted by mail until further notice).

When available, this feature will allow you to submit your annual membership fee on-line, and receive a receipt via e-mail.

 

 

Members Lounge

 

Chat Room

A place for members to renew old acquaintances, and socialize with fellow pensioners.

 

Bulletin Board:   View A Posting – Add A Posting

The Bulletin Board is a place for members to post notices of events of interest for fellow pensioners.  Each posting is subject to approval by the organization.  The convenient Bulletin Board  “Add A Posting” feature allows members to craft their message and submit it for posting.  Anonymous messages are not accepted for posting.  The names of members who post messages will accompany the posting to Bulletin Board.   SSPO assumes no responsibility/liability whatsoever with respect to the accuracy and/or the content any posting submitted by a member.  Typical postings would include announcements regarding pensioner gatherings, reunions, retirement parties, etc. (no humor please).  Please allow for up to 7 days for your message to be posted to the Bulletin Board.   Messages deemed to be of a lewd or offensive nature will not be accepted for posting.

 

Photo Gallery:  View Photos – Add Photos

The Photo Gallery is a place for members to post photos of interest to fellow pensioners.  Typical examples would be lunch gatherings, reunions, retirements, etc. (no humor please) Photos submitted for posting are subject to approval by the organization.  The convenient Photo Gallery  “Add Photos” feature allows members to craft an accompanying description, upload photos, and submit for posting.  Anonymous photos are not accepted for posting.  The names of members who post messages will accompany the photo to the Photo Gallery.  SSPO assumes no responsibility/liability whatsoever with respect to the content of any photo submission by a member.  Photos deemed to be of a lewd or offensive nature will not be accepted for posting.   Please allow for up to 7 days for your photo submission to be posted to the Photo Gallery.

 

Reconnect With A Friend  – Add A Posting – View A Posting

Lost contact with a fellow pensioner and looking to renew an old friendship?   Use “Reconnect With A Friend” to try and locate him/her.  Post your name and the name of the party you are trying to reconnect with.   Chose a method of contact, and hopefully either the party you are looking for will respond or one of our members will be able to lend assistance.

 

 

FAQ

View answers to frequently asked questions submitted by members.