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Pension Plan
- Registered Pension Plan
- Non-registered Retirement Allowances
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Representation
- Purse Negotiations
- Federal & Provincial Governments
- ORC Steward and Appeals Hearings
- Fort Erie and Woodbine Racetrack Contracts
- National & International HBPA
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Owners Awards
- Financial bonus of $1,500.00 for all Ontario bred horses winner of a race at Woodbine (with the exception of Stakes Races)
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Educational Assistance
- Provide Financial Assistance up to $1500 to A Child of a Member / A Child of a Deceased Member / A Child of a Backstretch Employee
- Can apply once each Academic Year
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Education
- Skills improvement for backstretch workers
- Groom School
- Trainer and assistant trainer education and testing
- ERC seminars
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Medical/Dental Insurance Plan
- Subsidized benefits for all members and their employees on the Woodbine and For Erie backstretch
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Assistance
- Benevolence for family emergencies
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Entertainment
- Barbeques and Picnics for Members and Backstretch Employees
- Awards Banquets
- Owners Appreciation Day
- Boat Cruises
- Holiday Meals
- Sporting Events
- Sport Team Sponsorships
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Insurance
- Third party liability insurance
- Care, custody and control insurance
- Fire and transportation insurance
- Claiming protection insurance
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Voting
- Right to Vote at Annual General Meetings
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Publications
- Access to Thoroughbred Times, Bloodhorse, Canadian Thoroughbred, Daily Racing Form and Horsemen’s Journal at Track Offices
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Employee Assistance Program
- Confidential counselling and help line
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Horsemen's Services
- Equine line
- B1 assistance
- Faxing
- Bills of sale
- Immigration Assistance
- Free Urine/Blood re-evaluation for a Positive Test
- HBPA committee members address all horse people's issues
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