Canadian Labour Reporter

5 Canadian HR Reporter, a Thomson Reuters business 2017 CANADIAN LABOUR REPORTER COLLECTIVE AGREEMENTS to $49.90 Instrument technician: $47.49 rising 2 steps to $49.90 Insulator: $47.49 rising 2 steps to $49.90 Machinist: $47.49 rising 2 steps to $49.90 Millwright: $47.49 rising 2 steps to $49.90 Pipefitter: $47.49 rising 2 steps to $49.90 Welder: $47.49 rising 2 steps to $49.90 Maintenance (dual ticket): $48.49 rising 2 steps to $50.94 Editor's notes: Paid education leave: The employer will pay $0.03 per hour per employee into the Unifor Paid Educa- tion Leave Program. Advanced first aid: For employees who obtain advanced first-aid certification will receive $2,080 on first pay day in January. National Day of Mourning: Each year on April 28, at 11 a.m., 1 minute of silence will be observed in memory of workers killed or injured on the job. HEALTHCARE Covenant Health – Misericordia and Villa Caritas Edmonton (650 therapy assistants) and Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 2111 Renewal agreement: Effective April 1, 2014, to March 31, 2018. Signed on Sept. 7, 2016. Shift premium: $2.75 per hour for evening shifts (majority of hours are between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m.). $5 per hour for night shifts (majority of hours are between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.). $3.25 per hour for weekend shifts (majority of shift during 64-hour period that begins at 3 p.m. Friday). Paid holidays: 11 days. Vacations with pay: 15 days after 1 year, 20 days after 3 years, 25 days after 10 years, 30 days after 20 years. Overtime: Double time for all hours worked after regular hours. May be paid in time off. Meal allowance: If working more than 2 hours of overtime, $5 reimbursement for a meal. Medical benefits: Alberta Blue Cross Supplementary Health Benefits Plan. Employer pays 75% of premiums, employee pays 25% of premiums. Dental: Alberta Blue Cross Dental Plan. 80% reimburse- ment for basic, 50% for orth- odontic. Maximum $3,000 per year (previously $2,500 per year) for extensive services, maxi- mum $3,000 lifetime (previously $2,500 lifetime) for orthodontic. Employer pays 75% of premi- ums, employee pays 25% of premiums. Sick leave: 1.5 days per month, maximum 930 hours. STD: Employer pays 75% of premiums, employee pays 25% of premiums. 66 2/3% of basic weekly earnings to the maxi- mum. LTD: Employer pays 75% of premiums, employee pays 25% of premiums. 66 2/3% of weekly earnings to the maximum. Pension: Local Authorities' Pension Plan. Bereavement leave: 5 days for death in immediate family (spouse, common-law spouse, son-in-law, child, daughter- in-law, parent, mother-in-law, brother, father-in-law, sister, brother-in-law, legal guard- ian, sister-in-law, grandparent, grandchild, fiancé, stepsister, stepbrother, stepparent, step- child). 3 days for death in ex- tended family (uncles, nieces, nephews, foster-parents). 2 ad- ditional days if travelling more than 322 kilometres. 1 day for death of other relative or friend. Seniority – recall rights: 24 months. Call-in pay: Minimum 4 hours' pay. Probationary period: 503.75 hours. Discipline: Sunset clause is 2 years. Severance: 2 weeks per year, maximum 40 weeks. Uniforms/clothing: Employer will furnish and maintain (laun- der, alter, repair) all uniforms. Sample rates of hourly pay (current, after increase): Clerk 1: $19.07 rising 5 steps to $23.20 Clerk 2: $20.42 rising 5 steps to $24.81 Clerk 3, switchboard reception- ist, typist 2: $22.55 rising 5 steps to $27.42 Clerk 4, secretary 1: $24.99 ris- ing 5 steps to $30.38 Clerk 5, secretary 2, medical secretary, medical transcrip- tionist: $27.28 rising 5 steps to $33.17 Clerk 6, accounting clerk, secre- tary 3, coordinator, senior medi- cal typist: $29.70 rising 5 steps to $36.15 Food service attendant 1, food services cashier: $17.60 rising 1 step to $19.20 Food services attendant 2, cook's assistant: $19.24 rising 1 step to $21.02 Cook 1: $22.56 rising 1 step to $24.82 Baker: $25.56 rising 1 step to $28.49 Cook 2: $25.56 rising 1 step to $28.49 Butcher: $25.56 rising 1 step to $28.49 Housekeeping attendant 1: $17.60 rising 1 step to $19.20 Linen service attendant: $18.35 rising 1 step to $20.27 Housekeeping attendant 2: $19.24 rising 1 step to $21.02 Laundry worker 2, sewing op- erator: $20.32 rising 1 step to $22.16 Therapy aide, imaging atten- dant: $20.24 rising 4 steps to $22.58 Therapy assistant: $23.57 rising 5 steps to $28.53 Surgical processor: $22.54 rising 4 steps to $25.70 Surgical processor — develop- mental: $21.42 Pharmacy assistant: $19.93 ris- ing 4 steps to $22.89 Laboratory assistant 1: $22.70 rising 5 steps to $27.24 Laboratory assistant 2: $23.84 rising 5 steps to $28.69 Laboratory team lead: $26.62 rising 5 steps to $31.94 Service attendant porter: $20.44 rising 1 step to $22.29 Centre core attendant: $22.43 rising 1 step to $23.20 Stores attendant, stores atten- dant/driver, dispatcher: $21.48 rising 1 step to $24 Driver 2: $23.91 rising 1 step to $26.29 Senior stores attendant: $23.45 rising 1 step to $26.21 Receiver: $22.15 rising 1 step to $24.85 Attendant (operating room): $20.35 rising 1 step to $22.75 Maintenance worker 1: $22.87 rising 1 step to $24.89 Maintenance worker 2: $25.87 rising 1 step to $28.25 Maintenance worker 3: $29.93 rising 1 step to $32.62 Fourth-class power engineer: $33.38 rising 1 step to $36.16 Draft person: $33.38 rising 1 step to $36.16 Third-class power engineer: $36.13 rising 1 step to $39.14 Second-class power engineer: $41.81 rising 1 step to $45.47 Mechanic/welder: $41.18 rising 1 step to $44.46 Painter: $33.89 rising 1 step to $37.18 Carpenter: $35.54 rising 1 step to $38.65 Refrigeration and air condi- tioning mechanic, electronics technician 2, electrician, plumb- er/steamfitter, instrument mechanic: $41.18 rising 1 step to $44.46 Editor's notes: Supplementary vacation: After 25 and 30 years of service, an employee shall earn a 1-time additional 38.75 hours of vacation. Flexible spending account: $750 per year (previously $600) for tuition costs or course regis- tration fees, travel costs associated with course attendance, professional journals, books or publications, computer hardware or software, professional registration, health and dental expenses, RSP or TFSA contribution, wellness ex- penses, family care including daycare and elder care. May be carried forward 1 year.

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