About Us
The USW-Coastal Forest Industry Health & Welfare Plan arises out of and is subject to the terms of the Coast Master Agreement. It provides benefits to eligible Steelworkers bargaining unit employees of coastal British Columbia forest industry companies, which are members of the Forest Industrial Relations Limited.
Board of Trustees
The Plan and related Trust Fund are managed by a Board of Trustees. Every month, participating employers contribute to a trust fund on behalf of their eligible employees. The Trustees hold and invest the fund, which is used to pay for benefit coverage and for operating expenses. Four Trustees have been appointed by Steelworkers and four by the Forest Industrial Relations Limited. The eight Trustees are responsible for the placement and administration of the Plan. As of July 2024, the Trustees are:
| Appointed by FIR | Appointed by USW |
|---|---|
| Stephen Butterfield (Co-Chair) | Jeff Bromley (Co-Chair) |
| Dwight Elliot | Glen Cheetham |
| Tom Getzie | Aman Chumber |
| Doug Regier | Dusty Palmer |
Administration
The Trustees appoint and work with a team of professional advisors, including administrators, investment managers, actuaries and lawyers. The Trustees have appointed D.A. Townley (a wholly owned subsidiary of Pacific Blue Cross) as Administrator to handle day to day administration of the Plan. The Administrator operates under the overall direction of the Trustees.
D.A. Townley (a division of Pacific Blue Cross)
Email: usw.firlr@datownley.com
Phone: 604-299-7482
Toll Free: 800-663-1356
Address: 4250 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4W6
