Okotoks, Alta. (Construction workers) and the Construction Workers Union Local 63 and the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC)
Renewal agreement: Effective March 1, 2014, to Sept. 30, 2016.
Wage adjustments:
Effective March 30, 2014: 6.3%
Calculated by CLR.
Shift premium: $3 per hour for night shift. $1 per hour for steward, $2 per hour for chief steward.
Paid holidays: 11 days.
Overtime: Time and one-half for all hours worked in excess of 8 per day or 40 per week.
Medical benefits: 80% coverage for prescription drugs up to $3,000 per person annually. All insurance coverage terminates at age 75.
Dental: 100% coverage, up to $2,000 per person per year for basic services. 50%, up to $2,000 per person per year for comprehensive services. 50%, up to $3,000 lifetime maximum per child under 19 for orthodontic services.
Vision: $300 per year for dependants under 21, $300 every 2 years if over 21.
Weekly indemnity: 60% of weekly basic earnings up to $600 per week.
LTD: 60% of earnings up to a maximum of $2,600 per month.
AD&D: $100,000. $50,000 for employees between 65 and 74.
Life insurance: $100,000. $50,000 for employees between 65 and 74.
Pension: Defined contribution plan. Employer matches 4% of wages.
Bereavement leave: 3 days for the funeral of employee’s spouse, common-law spouse, child, legal dependant, parents, parents-in-law, legal guardian, brother, sister, grandparents and grandchildren.
Call-in pay: Minimum 2 hours’ pay.
Uniforms/clothing: Safety hats provided by employer, safety shoes provided by employee. Employer supplies gloves, hearing protection, non-prescription safety glasses, shields, goggles, fire retardant coveralls, rain gear, particulate masks, breathing apparatuses and fall arrest equipment. 50% reimbursement, up to $300 for prescription safety eyewear.
Tool allowance: Tradesmen to provide tools common to the trade. Specialty and power tools provided by employer.
Mileage: $1.25 per km for daily travel outside 55 km-radius, but within 80 km-radius.
Sample rates of pay, current:
Boom truck operator: $50.67 per hour
Carpenter: $50.67
Crane operator: $53.37
Electrician: $53.37
Principal equipment operator: $50.67
Intermediate equipment operator: $45.70
Entry-level equipment operator: $36.66
Gas fitter: $53.37
Instrumentation mechanic: $53.37
Iron worker: $53.37
Leadhand – crew: $45.70
Leadhand – labourer: $38.72
Labourer – skilled: $34.19
Labourer – intermediate: $30.57
Labourer – entry-level: $27.55
Materials technician: $50.67
Mechanic: $50.67
Heavy duty mechanic: $53.37
Millwright: $53.37
Pipefitter: $53.37
Plumber: $53.37
Scaffolder: $50.67
Steamfitter: $53.37
Welder: $50.67
Welder – B Pressure: $53.37
