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Employement Insurance and Unions/Professional assocation

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Employement Insurance and Unions/Professional assocation

There's a question on the EI application that asks if you are a member of union or professional association. Why would they ask this? Would the answer affect the amount you receive? Can't find a reference on the Service Canada Website.
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daydreamer7 wrote: There's a question on the EI application that asks if you are a member of union or professional association. Why would they ask this? Would the answer affect the amount you receive? Can't find a reference on the Service Canada Website.
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It would only affect the amount received if the union/association provides some sort of unemployment benefit. The answer also allows EI to check on whether your hours and earnings are consistent with the collective agreement or professional agreement and to verify things like termination in accordance with the union rules, etc. Short answer is don't lie - it won't have any impact for most people.

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