UPDATE from Bell, March 24, 2025
All eligible team members who applied in time have received a notification confirming that their application is under review.
Next steps
- Over the coming weeks, we will review applications with the support of the business units to assess their specific needs.
- Applicants will receive confirmation emails as decision are made. All confirmations will be sent by April 14.
- Approved applicants will receive confirmation as well as departure date, details of the package, and remaining steps to their personal email address.
- Applicants that are not approved will be notified via their corporate email address.
- Inactive applicants will receive all emails to their personal address.
- An information session will be offered to approved applicants before their last day of work.
IBEW Members at Bell MTS,
As many of you are aware, Bell Canada has announced company wide reductions, specifically the elimination of 1200 positions. You will have received notice from the Company today, Wednesday February 19th that the Voluntary Seperation Package/VRTIP is now being offered to eligible Members of the IBEW.
Program and package details will be communicated to employees and a FAQ is available on Bellnet.
The Program is available until March 21st. If you have previously self-identified for a VRTIP, the Company has requested that you make that request again.
If you are currently on a Leave of Absence, the necessary information is being mailed to your home address.
If you have questions please refere to the FAQ on the Bellnet page or AskHR
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