Edmonton | 102 employees | United Food and Commercial Workers Canada Union, Local No. 401
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Renewal agreement: Agreement effective June 13, 2024, to June 13, 2028, with automatic renewal unless notice is given 60-120 days before expiration.
Wage adjustments: Annual increases with sample increases detailed for full-time and part-time employees over a set timeline.
Shift premium: Night shift employees receive $0.75/hr premium, plus additional $0.75/hr for night crew leads.
Paid holidays: Nine holidays including New Year’s Day, Family Day, and Remembrance Day, with pay eligibility requirements.
Vacations with pay: Based on tenure; up to four weeks for full-time, with rates set at 4%-8% of annual wages for part-time employees.
Overtime: Paid at 1.5x for hours over eight per day or forty per week, offered in order of seniority when available.
Medical Benefits: Health and Welfare program provided per employer’s group insurance policy; specifics not detailed in agreement.
Dental: Included under employer Health and Welfare program, subject to insurance policy terms.
Pension: Employer pension plan available for eligible employees, subject to plan terms.
Bereavement leave: Up to three days paid for death in immediate family; one day for aunt or uncle.
Seniority – recall rights: Seniority based on continuous service, with full-time given preference; recall rights apply within six months or length of seniority.
Call-in pay: Minimum of three hours of alternate work or pay at regular rate if no work is available.
Probationary period: 350 hours of active duty; discharge permitted for any reason not violating Alberta Human Rights Act.
Discipline: Just cause required for discharge or discipline of non-probationary employees; union representation available at disciplinary meetings.
Severance: Enhanced severance up to $50,000 for full-time, $15,000 for part-time in case of store closure.
Safety shoes: Reimbursement of $30 for required safety shoes after two years for part-time and twice during agreement for full-time employees.
Uniforms/clothing: One shirt provided at hire, with annual replacement; safety clothing for cold areas supplied by employer.
Sample rates of pay: Full-time: Starts at $15.00, increases based on length of service. Part-time: Starts at minimum wage, with increments based on hours worked.
Job classification: Warehouse Picker
Previous Rate: $20.55
Sept. 1/24 (5%): $21.58
Sept. 1/25 (3%): $22.22
Sept. 1/26 (3%): $22.89
Editor’s Notes: This agreement notably includes specific call-in pay and a defined protocol for ergonomic hazard reduction and anti-fatigue mats. Enhanced severance up to $50,000 for full-time workers during store closures and paid water bottle allowances for cashiers are also unusual, reflecting attention to practical on-the-job comfort. Comprehensive seniority rights and detailed leave options demonstrate strong protections for employee well-being and security.
