Kirkland Lake, Ont. | (mechanics, electricians, material handlers) United Steelworkers, Local 2020
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Renewal agreement: Effective March 1, 2026 to Feb. 28, 2029; signed Jan. 28, 2026
Wage adjustments:
- 2026: 3.25%
- 2027: 3%
- 2028: 3%
Paid holidays: New Year's Day, Family Day, Labour Day, Good Friday, Thanksgiving Day, Victoria Day, Christmas Day, Canada Day, Boxing Day, Civic Holiday
Vacations with pay: 3 weeks for 1 to 9 years; 4 weeks for 10 to 18 years; 5 weeks for 19 to 24 years; 6 weeks for 25+ years
Personal/sick days: 3 per year; annual payout of 4 days if 0 sick days used; payout of 3 days if 1 sick day used; payout of 2 days if 2 sick days used; no payout if 3 sick days used
Overtime: 1.5 times regular hourly wage
Bereavement leave: Up to 4 days for immediate family (parents, parents-in-law, stepparents, spouse, children, siblings, legal guardians/wards, stepchildren, grandchildren, grandparents, siblings-in-law); 1 day for step grandparents, aunt or uncle, niece or nephew; up to 4 days unpaid if requested
Probationary period: 5 months
Discipline: Sunset clause of 6 months for lateness, absenteeism; 15 months for derogatory notations, written warnings
Benefits: life insurance, AD&D, Dependents Group Life, long-term disability, Medi-Pack, dental, survivor extension, group RRSP
Safety boots: Up to $300 per year
Uniforms/clothing: PPE provided by employer
Sample rates of pay:
- Shift operator, standard level: $55.9 rising 2 steps to $59.33
- Maintenance mechanic, standard level: $54.08 rising 2 steps to $57.38
- Labourer, standard level: $36.55 rising 2 steps to $38.78
