Alberta | (machine operators, welders, journeypersons) the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Local 1999
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Renewal agreement: Effective Sept. 23, 2025 to Sept. 22, 2027; signed Oct. 21, 2025
Shift premium: $2 per hour
Paid holidays: New Year's Day, Family Day, Labour Day, Good Friday, Thanksgiving Day, Victoria Day, Christmas Day, Canada Day, Boxing Day, Heritage Day, Remembrance Day
Vacations with pay: 80 hours after 1 year of service; 120 hours after 5 years of service; 160 hours after 10 years of service
Overtime: 1.5 times regular hourly wage
Employee benefits: Group health and medical plans, employer pays 100% of monthly premium costs
Pension: Monthly contributions from employer
Bereavement leave: 3 days for death of immediate family member, defined as spouse, common law spouse, child, sibling or parent; 1 day for death of in-laws (mother, father, sister, brother) and grandparents
Probationary period: 90 days
Discipline: Sunset clause of 24 months
Safety shoes: $250 after 1 year, then every 2 years
Uniforms/clothing: Coveralls, leather vests, CSA-approved gloves
Sample rates of pay (current, after increase):
- Foreperson, $51.50, rising 1 step to $52.53
- Lead hand, $48.41, rising 1 step to $49.38
- Machine operator A, $39.14, rising 1 step to $39.92
- Table operator A, $39.14, rising 1 step to $39.92
