(2) Increase in the factor from 1.45% to 1.6 % to help the MG pensioners

(3) Agreement that $ 1.5 million held in escrow to be used for helping retirees' benefits

(4) Under Article F 3. Of the Contract Proposal that 50% of Health Plan costs for retirees be paid by the university

Stan thanked Al Metcalfe for his excellent work as a WURA representative on the Contract Committee.

(ii) D7 Committee Report: Information was covered by Mr. Jim Butler, Director Human Resources in his presentation earlier in the meeting

(iii) Pension & Benefits Health benefits: John Meyer stated that he spent 30 hours in meetings of WUFA and WURA committees. Low numbers subscribing to health plan keeps cost high. He urged members to sign up immediately to some plan after retirement. Although the Green Shield plan is the best we have, he said cost will go up annually at 10-15% increase in premiums. He referred to the pension reports from the University pension Committee and said that Ed Henrie a retiree member on that committee provides excellent reports. He expects the pension performance for the next quarter would be a disaster because of September 11,2001 terrorist activity. In a survey, he found 16 universities in Canada had a better health plan for retirees.

B: Bursary Fund - Deferred to next meeting

9. Report of Nominating Committee:

a) The constitutional amendment was deferred to next

meeting

b) The new slate of officers was presented by Kumar Chatterjee, Chair of the Nominating Committee and invited further nominations. Since there were no further nominations, on the motion of Kumar Chatterjee, seconded by Phyllis Nolan, the slate was accepted as presented.

10. Adjournment - The meeting adjourned at 4.40 p.m

on the Motion of Al Metcalfe seconded by Kumar Chatterjee.

Minutes of a Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Retirees' Association Wednesday November 14, 2001, Human Kinetics Building Conference Room

Present: Alan Metcalfe (Chair), Stan Cunningham, John Drake, Jerry Malone, John Meyer, Phyllis Nolan and Jane Black. Regrets: D.Briggs, W. Innerd

1. President's report - Alan met separately with President Ross Paul, Faculty Association President Brian Brown, and Neil Gold, VP Academic. They seem to be genuinely concerned and support the retirees. The committee needs to look at how to get more involved with the University and submit recommendations to the Faculty Association. Retirees are now serving as Equity Assessors, which is a beginning.

Alan will report within a month on the Presentation Committee for the current Retirees' Dinner which is tentatively scheduled for April 6, 2002, Ambassador Auditorium, CAW Centre. It has been recommended past retirees be included. Gordon Olafson and Alan represent WURA on the Committee.

Alan will meet with Eric Harbottle tomorrow to discuss the Trust Fund and report to the Committee. This is the #1 priority over the next year.

2. Treasurer's report - Phyllis Nolan reported that 106 members out of 205 on the list have paid their dues, which is barely over 50 per cent; however, there is usually an influx of payments in January. A notice will be sent and this should be mentioned in the next newsletter. Expenses should be submitted to her.

3. Pension and Benefits Committee report - John Meyer said this committee will report to the Faculty Associaton Dec. 5 with information on the Trust Fund legalities , the status of the Pension surplus, and report on a review of the Green Shield plan in terms of revision. He noted a number of Association web sites include their pension plans. York has increased benefits with 100% for dental and 50% restorative with a deduction of $130 per person. It was clarified that a surviving spouse can opt into the University plan. It is important to note that if retirees have an address

change, the University Office of Human Resources must be notified.

4. Establishing Priorities and Courses of Action -

A. D7 - Stan distributed a sheet on D7 issues for review and discussion , among them the plan improvement for current retirees, the issue of health benefits , and compensation for those not in the plan. The benefits need clarification and must be published in the WURA newsletter. Two representatives are needed on the Committee for equality in numbers with the Faculty Association . John Meyer was nominated by Stan and seconded by Jerry , and Alan was nominated by Stan and seconded by John M. Both were elected unanimously. An alternate will be elected at the next meeting. Meanwhile there should be a meeting of the Committee as soon as possible.

B. Trust Fund- John Meyer reported that there is no information on the legal aspects . Alan and Eric Harbottle will be discussing this tomorrow.

C. Campaign to inform active faculty members - Jerry Malone agreed to prepare a white paper for the next meeting and members of this committee should give imput to him. Faculty Association web sites are useful for issues and procedures.

D. Other - Discussion focussed on relations with the Faculty Association and ways to keep the pressure on for retirees . Articles for the Faculty Association newsletter would be useful.

The meeting adjourned at 2:50.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, December 5, 2pm H.K.

Minutes of the Executive Committee of the Retirees' Association Wednesday December 5, 2001 , Human Kinetics Building Conference Room

Present: Alan Metcalfe (Chair) Don Briggs, Stan Cunningham, James Linton, Jerry Malone, John Meyer, Phyllis Nolan and Jane Black Regrets: J.Drake, W.Innerd

1. The minutes of the meeting November 14th were approved with a change in item 3 to read:

The 2nd meeting of WUFA's Pension and Benefits Committee will be held December 5. That agenda will provide information on the Trust Fund, the status of the Pension Surplus and a review of the Green Shield plan...