Pension Plan for GLT&S of NB School Districts (CUPE 1253)
As a member of the Pension Plan for GLT&S, also known as the Pension Plan for Custodians, Bus Drivers and Maintenance Workers of NB School Districts, you’ll find valuable information and resources regarding your pension plan in this section.
The Plan is made up of 2,100 active, inactive and retired members from a variety of employers across the province.
CUPE 1253 (GLT&S) Newsletter – 2023
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CUPE 1253 (GLT&S) Newsletter - 20252026 Pension Payment Date Calendar2025 Pension Payment Date CalendarProposed Changes to Your Pension Plan: Letter to Active MembersProposed Changes to Your Pension Plan: Letter to RetireesCUPE 1253 (GLT&S) Pension Plan At-A-GlanceUnderstanding Your Employee Statement of Pension Benefits CUPE 1253 (GLT&S)Applying for your pension is easy, but it’s important that you understand the process and timeline. The video below provides an overview of the necessary steps.
Additional information is also available here: Life Events: Planning for your retirement.
Planning for Retirement ChecklistPension Estimate FormStatutory Declaration with Proof of Marriage (Form SD1)Termination | Retirement Form
Current Processing Time for Pension Estimates and Retirement Applications
Processing times tell you how long it will likely take us to process an application under normal circumstances. The estimated times only apply if all necessary information is available when we receive your application. Various factors can prolong processing times, such as:
- Missing information / an incomplete application
- The availability of required information from other sources, including your employer
If you have any questions about a specific application, or an application type that is not listed below, please contact our Member Services Team between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Atlantic Time), Monday to Friday.
| Application Type | Target Processing Time To process 97.5% of applications within: |
Recent Average Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pension Estimate | 43 days | 24 days |
| Retirement | 43 days | 21 days |
If you’ve recently lost a loved one who was a retiree of the Pension Plan for GLT&S, please contact the Member Services Team at Vestcor, the Plan’s chosen administrator, as soon as possible to notify them of their passing and to inquire about any available death benefits.
Contact the Member Services Team by telephone at 1-800-561-4012 or by email at info@vestcor.org. We are committed to helping you through this difficult time.
If your loved one was an active member (employed or on leave) of the Pension Plan for GLT&S, their employer will notify Vestcor, the Plan’s chosen administrator, of their passing. Vestcor will provide the member’s applicable survivor with documentation, from which they can select their preferable pension-related option.
If you have any questions about this process, contact their Member Services Team by telephone at 1-800-561-4012 or in writing at info@vestcor.org. We are committed to helping you through this difficult time.
Meet your pension committee, and learn more about the governing documents that guide the committee and pension plan.
CUPE 1253 (GLT&S) Pension Plan Committee MembersCUPE 1253 (GLT&S) Pension Plan Text