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Canada Post Labour Disruption

Dear members of LiUNA Local 183,

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has launched a national strike as of September 25, 2025.

As a result, Canada Post’s operations will shut down during a national strike, mail and parcels will not be processed or delivered for the duration of the national strike, and some post offices will be closed. Service guarantees are suspended for items already in the postal network. No new items will be accepted until the national disruption is over.

Due to the disruption in Canada Post operations, please note the following impacts on our services:

Claim / Benefit Payments

Please note that all reimbursement cheques and benefit payments will be held at our office until the end of the strike.

Members wishing to pick up their payment should contact the LiUNAcare Local 183 office.

To ensure reduced wait times, members are strongly encouraged to call our customer service line in advance to arrange payment pickup.

This includes requests for the following: standard health claims, disability payments, vacation pay, and wage replacement benefit payments.

Member Self Payments

Member self payments can be submitted to LiUNAcare Local 183 using one of the following options:

Make payment in person at the LiUNAcare Local 183 Administration office
Send in payment via courier.
Send in payment via EFT, please contact us for further EFT details.

We encourage members to utilize the digital options available for expedited service during this labour disruption, please contact our Customer Service line for further information on the following:

*NEW* – Register for Direct Deposit, have all payments deposited directly into your bank account.
- Link: Direct Deposit Form
Submit Claims Online, using the LiUNAcare eClaims online portal or mobile app.
Request Information or Assistance, via telephone or via e-mail (please see contact information below).
Utilize LiUNAcare 183 Website Resources – download forms, access to benefit information, request vacation pay & more.

The LiUNAcare Local 183 offices remain open during regular business hours and members are encouraged to visit the Wilson and Vaughan offices in person for any additional assistance.

We will continue to provide updates as the situation evolves, highlighting any changes to our services. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

Please contact us via the LiUNAcare Local 183 website using the link below with any questions.

LiUNAcare Local 183 Contact Us

Thank you,

LiUNAcare Local 183

Local 183 Industrial Benefit Fund Merger & Enhancements

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Benefit Merger – Labourers’ Local 183 Industrial Benefit Fund to merge into the Local 183 Members’ Benefit Fund

The Trustees of the Local 183 Members’ Benefit Fund have approved the transfer of the Members’ benefits coverage from the Labourers’ Local 183 Industrial Benefit Fund to the Local 183 Members’ Benefit Fund.

Effective JUNE 1, 2025, Labourers’ Local 183 Industrial Benefit Fund members will receive the same core benefits as members participating in the Local 183 Members’ Benefit Fund plan.

Labourers’ Local 183 Industrial Benefit Fund members will also receive an enhanced level of specialty benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital Cash, etc.)
In addition to the above noted enhancements, members will be able to utilize a number of new benefits and services currently not offered in the Local 183 Industrial Benefit Fund plan.

For more information, see the attached links:

• LiUNA Local 183 Members’ Benefit Fund – Benefit Enhancement Summary Sheet
• EFT Payment Notice

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact LiUNAcare 183 Member Services at 416-240-7487 or toll free at 1-888-790-3534.

Additional benefit information and forms can be found on our website: www.liunacare183.com

LiUNAcare Local 183

NEW – EFT Payments Available

Register today!

Effective June 1, 2025, in addition to direct deposit reimbursement currently available with a registered eClaims account – the following payments can now be made directly into your bank account via Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for Legal Claims.

Simply download the application for EFT direct deposit and then submit the form here. All future LiUNAcare Local 183 benefit payments previously paid via cheque will now be deposited directly into your bank account.

Please note that if you have previously submitted an application to receive EFT reimbursement for prescription drug, extended healthcare and dental payments, your account will be automatically updated to direct deposit for all future benefit payments effective June 1.

Any changes to existing authorizations will require a new application form.

Please contact LiUNAcare Local 183 Member Services for more information:

Email:
info@liunacare183.com

Phone:
T: 416-240-7487
TF: 1-888-790-3534