The watchdog for Canadian veterans is urging the federal government to explain clearly how it plans to eliminate a backlog that is keeping thousands of former service members waiting to find out whether they qualify for disability benefits and help.
Deadly Desmond tragedy prompts Veterans Affairs union to demand more case workers
“I have written to the prime minister and the minister of veterans affairs raising concerns about growing wait times and the backlog of case files,” Virginia Vaillancourt, president of the union representing Veterans Affairs case workers, said Friday.
Structure Review Committee
The Ad Hoc UVAE Structure Committee has been established to review the organizational structure of the Component and to make recommendations regarding: if any locals need to be divided and issued new charters, combined with another local, or any other structural changes required to maintain the good order of the component.
Finance Committee
This Committee is a standing committee of the Union of Veterans’ Affairs (UVAE) National Executive Officers (NEO) and is established by the National President. The National Executive Vice-President (NEVP) shall be the Chair of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to review financial statements and provide costing and recommendations on items referred to …
Sample forms for release of medical information and ability to work
I authorize my treating medical practitioner to provide the following information to the Human Resource person responsible for my file information: The purpose of this form is to provide the patient with the necessary information that they need to give to their employer to help the employer make decisions about accommodating the patient, providing disability …
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Steps in the accommodation process
Need for accommodation arises Employee approaches management or union about accommodation need or a pending return to work, or union representative recognizes that accommodation may be needed and discusses with workerFormal and clear request for accommodation is made to the employer (if not done already)If an employee approaches management about accommodation without the involvement of …