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Agreement to distribute $22.5 million in proceeds arising from the demutualization of certain insurance policies.
Toronto (18 Aug. 2010) - The Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) and representatives of the unionized and non-unionized employees of it members have entered into a settlement agreement to distribute $22.5 million in proceeds arising from the demutualization of certain insurance policies that Mutual Life had issued to the OHA.
The unions involved include the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU/NUPGE). The OHA represents more than 150 public hospitals across Ontario.
Justice Perell of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has certified an application as a class proceeding and approved the terms of settlement.
To view the court-ordered Notice of Certification and Settlement, please visit the link below. A copy of the judgment and written reasons for the decision will be posted on the OPSEU website when it becomes available.
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OPSEU seeks to distribute $22 million in proceeds