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Spring Meeting & Events CANCELLED: Due to the outbreak, seriousness and continued spiking of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), in the interest of everyone's health, the April General Meeting (April 1st), May General Meeting (May 6th) and June General Meeting (June 3rd) are CANCELLED. In addition, the Annual Picnic and Annual Golf Tournament are also CANCELLED. We hope to resume in September and will keep you posted in that regard through our website, facebook page (www.facebook.com/cnpensionersmanitoba), email and newsletter. In the meantime, wash your hands frequently, cough or sneeze into your arm, practice social distancing and stay home except for necessities. Be safe and be well!
JJ Ruest, CN President & CEO
Here is a video from CN President & CEO, JJ Ruest. In this video JJ explains that the state of our network is strong and reliable, how CN is ready to move more freight, and provides important messages about COVID-19. To watch it, click on this link:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/401373094
Dr. Marie-Daniele Pitchen, MD
Caring for CN employees is a year round mission for the Occupational Health and Safety team. Leading the charge of CN’s medical team is Dr. Marie-Danièle Pitchen, MD. Occupational Health and Safety is devoted to the health, safety and wellbeing of all CN employees in the workplace in Canada and United States. In this video, she takes a few minutes to discuss the OHS team, remind us of the importance of having the right information and the number one thing you can do to protect yourself from COVID-19. To watch it, click on this link: https://player.vimeo.com/video/399212574
Important Message About The Coronavirus: Reg Hebert, President of The National Council of CN Pensioners, has asked that we share as widely as possible, a message from an Ottawa Emergency Room Physician. To read the message, please click here or visit our page on the Coronavirus.
CN Introduces Revitalized Railroaders In The Community Program: Check out our Railroaders In The Community page for information on how the new program works. Just click here. Lots of great new features.
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): For resource information on the Coronavirus, please visit our Coronavirus page by clicking here.
CN 100th Commemorative Book - If you have not yet ordered a copy of the CN 100th Commemorative Book, you can still do so for $25.00. Please visit the CN Employees and Pensioners Community Fund website by clicking at https://www.communityfundcn.com/en/event-list. Scroll down to the CN 100 - Commemorative Book, click Donate and follow the instructions.
Health Care Plan 2020 - The 2020 Health Care Brochure, Provincial Rates, Renewal Letter and your 2020 Health Care Reps / Alt Reps listing is now available by visiting our Health Care Page on our website or by clicking here.
Winter 2019-2020 Newsletter - The Winter 2019-2020 Edition of the CNPA of Manitoba is now available for viewing on our website. Just visit the Newsletter page by clicking here.
2019 Christmas Luncheon Photos - The photos from our 2019 Christmas Luncheon are now available to view on our Photos page by clicking here. They are also available to view on our Facebook page by clicking here.
CN 100th Commemorative Coins - The Royal Canadian Mint along with CN unveiled 2 commemorative coins on May 13th, 2019. These coins are now available for purchase by visiting the Mint in person or online through their website at www.mint.ca. To view a photo, click here.
CN 100th - Check out CN's website on the CN100th celebrations. Visit www.cn100.ca.
CN Pensioners' Web Portal - To register and log in, visit cnbenefits.hroffice.com. This new Portal gives you the ability to view / print your pension statements, change your address or change your banking information on line. Before logging in the first time, you must register. Just click on register link and follow the instructions. Be sure to keep your password in a safe place. After you have registered, your CN PIN number will be your log in ID. To log in, enter your pin number, and then the password that you created when you registered. Don’t forget to log out when you are finished. This Online Portal is for your convenience. However, if you prefer, you can still contact CN Pensions & Benefits through their toll free number at 1-800-361-0739 with your question or change request.
Announcing New Travel Partner Savings with Collette - To read more about this, visit our Blog page or click here.
CN Fitness Centre at Symington - For CN Pensioners wishing to join the Employee Fitness Centre at Symington Yard, membership application forms can be picked up at Symington Yard "M" Building or by clicking here. Also, for a copy of the Policy Manual, please click here.
CN Employees' and Pensioners' Community Fund: Your role is important in your community. To read the Top 5 Reasons to give through the Community Fund, click here. For more information and to contribute, call 1-877-552-7555 or visit www.communityfundcn.com.
Travel Passes - Did You Know?
Eligibility for travel passes: The following information is from Darlene Cherry of Morneau Shepell.
The benefits rules are a bit different than the pension rules which sometimes causes confusion. A post retirement spouse is not entitled to pension survivor benefits under the plan. However, If the retiree is eligible to a Travel Card and then marries or remarries after retirement, the post-retirement spouse is eligible for the Travel Card (train pass).
You can simply call the CN Pensions Call Centre at 1-800-361-0739, and request one. The Customer Service Agent will take the required information and let you know if anything further will be required to process the application.
CN Railroaders In The Community Volunteer Grant Program - This program has recently been enhanced. To get a snapshot of some of the enhancements, visit our Blog page or for more details visit www.cn.ca/employeevolunteer. If you volunteer for a Charitable organization and have participated in the Railroaders In The Community Volunteer Grant Program and obtained a grant for the charity you volunteer for, let us know. Email Tim & Claudette McCrindle (Our Publicity Chair and Newsletter Editor) and provide them with your details.
The Pensioner's Book Store. Did you know that some of our local pensioners have authored books? To obtain a copy of one of these books and for an interesting read check out the following:
“Through the Window of a Train” and "Memories of the Moonlight Special and Grand Beach Train Era" by Barbara Lange; and “In The Arms of the Angels – Our Journey Through the Darkness of Dementia” by Janet Lewis Anderson, and "Gathering Memories" by Margaret Hollingsworth.
To purchase one of these books, please contact the Webmaster at janet@cnpensioners.ca. She will put you in touch with the respective author.
JJ Ruest, CN President & CEO
Here is a video from CN President & CEO, JJ Ruest. In this video JJ explains that the state of our network is strong and reliable, how CN is ready to move more freight, and provides important messages about COVID-19. To watch it, click on this link:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/401373094
Dr. Marie-Daniele Pitchen, MD
Caring for CN employees is a year round mission for the Occupational Health and Safety team. Leading the charge of CN’s medical team is Dr. Marie-Danièle Pitchen, MD. Occupational Health and Safety is devoted to the health, safety and wellbeing of all CN employees in the workplace in Canada and United States. In this video, she takes a few minutes to discuss the OHS team, remind us of the importance of having the right information and the number one thing you can do to protect yourself from COVID-19. To watch it, click on this link: https://player.vimeo.com/video/399212574
Important Message About The Coronavirus: Reg Hebert, President of The National Council of CN Pensioners, has asked that we share as widely as possible, a message from an Ottawa Emergency Room Physician. To read the message, please click here or visit our page on the Coronavirus.
CN Introduces Revitalized Railroaders In The Community Program: Check out our Railroaders In The Community page for information on how the new program works. Just click here. Lots of great new features.
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): For resource information on the Coronavirus, please visit our Coronavirus page by clicking here.
CN 100th Commemorative Book - If you have not yet ordered a copy of the CN 100th Commemorative Book, you can still do so for $25.00. Please visit the CN Employees and Pensioners Community Fund website by clicking at https://www.communityfundcn.com/en/event-list. Scroll down to the CN 100 - Commemorative Book, click Donate and follow the instructions.
Health Care Plan 2020 - The 2020 Health Care Brochure, Provincial Rates, Renewal Letter and your 2020 Health Care Reps / Alt Reps listing is now available by visiting our Health Care Page on our website or by clicking here.
Winter 2019-2020 Newsletter - The Winter 2019-2020 Edition of the CNPA of Manitoba is now available for viewing on our website. Just visit the Newsletter page by clicking here.
2019 Christmas Luncheon Photos - The photos from our 2019 Christmas Luncheon are now available to view on our Photos page by clicking here. They are also available to view on our Facebook page by clicking here.
CN 100th Commemorative Coins - The Royal Canadian Mint along with CN unveiled 2 commemorative coins on May 13th, 2019. These coins are now available for purchase by visiting the Mint in person or online through their website at www.mint.ca. To view a photo, click here.
CN 100th - Check out CN's website on the CN100th celebrations. Visit www.cn100.ca.
CN Pensioners' Web Portal - To register and log in, visit cnbenefits.hroffice.com. This new Portal gives you the ability to view / print your pension statements, change your address or change your banking information on line. Before logging in the first time, you must register. Just click on register link and follow the instructions. Be sure to keep your password in a safe place. After you have registered, your CN PIN number will be your log in ID. To log in, enter your pin number, and then the password that you created when you registered. Don’t forget to log out when you are finished. This Online Portal is for your convenience. However, if you prefer, you can still contact CN Pensions & Benefits through their toll free number at 1-800-361-0739 with your question or change request.
Announcing New Travel Partner Savings with Collette - To read more about this, visit our Blog page or click here.
CN Fitness Centre at Symington - For CN Pensioners wishing to join the Employee Fitness Centre at Symington Yard, membership application forms can be picked up at Symington Yard "M" Building or by clicking here. Also, for a copy of the Policy Manual, please click here.
CN Employees' and Pensioners' Community Fund: Your role is important in your community. To read the Top 5 Reasons to give through the Community Fund, click here. For more information and to contribute, call 1-877-552-7555 or visit www.communityfundcn.com.
Travel Passes - Did You Know?
Eligibility for travel passes: The following information is from Darlene Cherry of Morneau Shepell.
The benefits rules are a bit different than the pension rules which sometimes causes confusion. A post retirement spouse is not entitled to pension survivor benefits under the plan. However, If the retiree is eligible to a Travel Card and then marries or remarries after retirement, the post-retirement spouse is eligible for the Travel Card (train pass).
You can simply call the CN Pensions Call Centre at 1-800-361-0739, and request one. The Customer Service Agent will take the required information and let you know if anything further will be required to process the application.
CN Railroaders In The Community Volunteer Grant Program - This program has recently been enhanced. To get a snapshot of some of the enhancements, visit our Blog page or for more details visit www.cn.ca/employeevolunteer. If you volunteer for a Charitable organization and have participated in the Railroaders In The Community Volunteer Grant Program and obtained a grant for the charity you volunteer for, let us know. Email Tim & Claudette McCrindle (Our Publicity Chair and Newsletter Editor) and provide them with your details.
The Pensioner's Book Store. Did you know that some of our local pensioners have authored books? To obtain a copy of one of these books and for an interesting read check out the following:
“Through the Window of a Train” and "Memories of the Moonlight Special and Grand Beach Train Era" by Barbara Lange; and “In The Arms of the Angels – Our Journey Through the Darkness of Dementia” by Janet Lewis Anderson, and "Gathering Memories" by Margaret Hollingsworth.
To purchase one of these books, please contact the Webmaster at janet@cnpensioners.ca. She will put you in touch with the respective author.