LOCAL 793's SUPPLEMENTAL UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT (SUB) PLAN

The Local 793 SUB Plan is a separate Trust Fund designed to provide Employment Insurance (EI) top-up benefits to members for a maximum of six weeks (in a calendar year). 

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Effective September 1, 2026, the weekly maximum top-up benefit will be increased from $250.00 to $350.00, in addition to any EI benefits the member receives from Service Canada. When you submit your next claim, this increase in weekly benefits applies to date being claimed, not submission date, meaning that your layoff or period of unemployment begins on or after September 1, 2026. This increase will apply based on the date being claimed regardless of submission date meaning that claims that include periods of unemployment or layoff prior to September 1, 2026, which are included in a claim submitted after September 1, 2026, will be paid at the previous compensation rate up to a maximum of $250.00 per week. 

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A registered SUB Plan with the federal government will ensure the top-up benefit of up to $350 per week does not reduce members’ EI benefits (no claw back) and the top-up benefit is not subject to EI contributions or CPP contributions. 

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NOTE: To receive benefits under the Local 793 SUB Plan, you need to file your claim with OEBAC WITHIN EIGHT WEEKS OF RECEIVING EI.

Am I eligible?

A member will be eligible if: 

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• Your employer(s) remits to the Local 793 SUB Plan; and 

• You have at least 700 hours remitted on your behalf; and 

• You are registered on a Local 793 out-of-work list; and 

• Union Dues and DA must be paid up to the current month/year 

• You are in receipt of EI benefits as a result of:

1. ​Temporary work stoppage; or 

2. Training; Sickness or short-term disability; or 

3. Maternity or parental leave 

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How do I make a claim?

To receive benefits under the Local 793 SUB Plan, you need to file your claim with OEBAC WITHIN EIGHT WEEKS of receiving EI. You can do this on members’ section of the Union website at: iuoelocal793.org/members

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• Scroll down to “RELIEF GRANT AND SUB PLAN” and click “APPLY HERE” 

• You will need to provide evidence that you are receiving EI benefits 

 

You will also need to provide the business number of your employer. This is typically found on your record of employment (ROE), but you may also request it from your employer.

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How much will I receive?

The Local 793 SUB Plan pays eligible members a maximum of $350.00 per week for periods of unemployment or layoff incurred on or after September 1, 2026. You can receive benefits from our SUB Plan for a maximum of six weeks each calendar year. As indicated above, periods of layoff or unemployment prior to September 1, 2026 will be subject to a maximum of $250.00 per week.

 

REMINDER: You must have worked a minimum of 700 hours in the last 12 months prior to your claim to be eligible.

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When is my top-up benefit paid?

Local 793 SUB Plan benefits are paid every week. Partial payments will be made for partial weeks. 

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SUB Plan benefits are not paid for the first week of each EI benefit claim period (i.e. waiting period). 

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NOTE: Local 793 SUB Plan benefits are paid in addition to your EI benefits. Your SUB Plan benefits will not affect the amount of your EI benefits.

Is the top-up benefit taxable?

SUB Plan benefits are taxable income. This means that you must declare any Local 793 SUB Plan benefits you receive as income. When filing your income tax return, be sure to attach the T4A slip you receive from the Local 793 SUB Plan.