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Total Rewards for Librarians (MUALA)

Academic Librarians provide support for research and teaching; lead the preservation, collection and provision of scholarly materials; and, are involved in independent scholarly activities. Librarians are represented by the McMaster University Academic Librarians’ Association (MUALA).

Compensation

Compensation is detailed in the MUALA Collective Agreement.

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Collective Agreement – MUALA

MUALA Collective Agreement (2021-2024)

Benefits

July 1, 2023 Benefit Updates:

  • Emergency Travel Assistance:   Effective July 1st, Sun Life Global Excel Management (GEM) replaces Allianz Global Assistance as the new provider for emergency out-of-country and out-of-province travel assistance. If you’ll be travelling outside of Ontario, it’s a good idea to have your travel card with you as it includes the telephone numbers to call in the event of a medical emergency.  On or after July 1st, you can download the new travel card on mysunlife.ca or the my Sun Life mobile app and it is also available on the HR website.  The telephone numbers to call for Emergency Travel Assistance are not changing.  For 24/7 assistance, call:
    • In the USA and Canada:  1-800-511-4610
    • From anywhere else:  1-519-514-0351
  • Heading Aid Coverage:  Effective July 1st, medical doctors, audiologists and otolaryngologists are accepted as prescribers of hearing aids.

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MUALA, Academic Librarians Benefit Booklet

Benefit Booklet for Academic Librarians (MUALA), effective September 1 2021

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Mental Health Resources

Review Mental Health Resources Available to McMaster Staff & Faculty

Retirement Plans

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How to Read your 2023 Annual Pension Statement – Salaried Plan

Document that is intended to help employees understand their annual pension statement (Salaried Plan).

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MUALA Pension Plan Highlights Document

Updated January 1, 2024

Paid Time Off

Compensation is detailed in the MUALA Collective Agreement.

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Collective Agreement – MUALA

MUALA Collective Agreement (2021-2024)

Learning and Development

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Librarian Professional Development Allowance Plan (LPDA) Policy and Procedures

Librarian Professional Development Allowance Plan (LPDA) Policy and Procedures is managed by the McMaster University Secretariat`s Office. (Board approved)