(275 drivers, mechanics) and the International Union of Operating Engineers, (IUOE) Local 955
Renewal agreement: Effective Aug. 1, 2018 to July 31, 2021. Signed on Oct. 17, 2019.
Shift premium: $4 per hour for all hours worked on hours-of-work-averaging agreement for maintenance employees (all maintenance employees hired following ratification will not be entitled to premium). $1.50 per hour to all employees designated as lead-hand.
Paid holidays: 11 days.
Vacations with pay: 2 weeks or 4% to start, 3 weeks or 6% after 3 years, 4 weeks or 8% after 5 years, 5 weeks or 10% after 8 years.
Overtime: Time and one-half for all work after 50 hours per week averaged over employee’s respective cycle. Time and one-half for all work on designated day off, minimum 8 hours.
Medical benefits: Employer will contribute $1.80 for each hour (previously $1.75 per hour) worked to Operating Engineers’ Health and Wellness Trust Fund. Effective Aug. 1, 2020: $1.85 per hour.
Sick leave: 0.5 day per month, maximum 6 days per year. Days may be used in half-day increments and will be paid out at 65% of employee’s average daily wage. Unused days may be carried over year to year, maximum 6 days total accumulated.
Pension: Employer will contribute $3.75 for each hour worked (previously $3.50 per hour) to Operating Engineers’ Pension Plan.
Bereavement leave: 3 days for death in immediate family (mother, father, spouse, common-law spouse, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandchildren or equivalent in-laws, any person who has acted in loco parentis, any other relatives living under same roof as employee); time will be increased to 4 days for destinations east of Manitoba. Leave without pay may be given to attend funeral of individual with whom special relationship has existed.
Seniority – recall rights: 12 consecutive months.
Call-in pay: Minimum 2 hours’ pay.
Probationary period: 90 calendar days.
Discipline: Sunset clause is 24 months.
Safety shoes: $150 reimbursement (previously $125) if work boots are required at work site (not apply to cost of resole or heeling). $400 per year (previously $250 per year) for all employees in maintenance classifications (utility, apprentices, mechanics) to cover cost of 1 pair of summer boots; 1 pair of winter boots; 1 pair of rubber boots every 2 years.
Uniforms/clothing: Uniforms and clothing will be furnished by employer — and will be maintained by employee — when employee is required to wear any kind of uniform or specialized clothing, as condition of employment. On any site that requires any type of personal-protective equipment, it will be provided by employer as needed. Regular and quilted coveralls; winter jackets will be supplied to maintenance employees. Employer will provide 1 set of insulated gloves, insulated coveralls, rubber boots for serviceperson.
Tool allowance: $1,000 per year (previously $600 per year) for each mechanic, apprentice mechanic.
Sample rates of hourly pay (current):
Base rates
Coach operator: $34.95
Shuttle-bus operator: $31.80
Site-utility person: $27.93
Site-utility person (heavy-equipment operator): $29.99
Journeyman mechanic: $50.41
Apprentice mechanic: (% of journeyman-mechanic rate in accordance with provincial-apprenticeship guidelines)
Editor’s notes: Contractor permit fees: Employer will forward $90 per month to union for any equipment engaged in sub-contracting capacity, for any period beyond 6 working days in 1 month. Mandatory company meetings/non-driving duties: Employees having to attend mandatory company meetings, or performing non-driving duties, will be paid at applicable hourly rate for all time spent at such meetings or duties.
