Burnaby, B.C. | (160 mechanics, welders, millwrights, electricians, operators, drivers, technicians, labourers) and the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local 115/Teamsters, Local 213
Renewal agreement: Effective Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2025. Signed on Jan. 1, 2022.
Wage adjustments:
Effective Sept. 1, 2022: 2.7%
Effective Jan. 1, 2023: 3%
Effective Jan. 1, 2024: 3%
Effective Jan. 1, 2025: 2%
Shift premium: Minimum 2 hours or for actual time worked, whichever is greater, when performing work of higher classification. $0.75 per hour for hours worked on afternoon shift. $1 per hour for hours worked on graveyard shift. $1 per hour for hours worked on Saturday. $3.50 per hour for all hours worked when conducting training for employee appointed as trainer. $1 per hour worked for any certified or uncertified mechanic who possesses B.C. inspection certificate.
Paid holidays: 14 days, including National Truth and Reconciliation Day, floating holiday.
Vacations with pay: 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 4 years, 4 weeks after 9 years, 5 weeks after 16 years, 6 weeks after 26 years.
Overtime: time and one-half for first 2 hours worked after shift; double time for all hours worked thereafter. Double time for work performed on Sunday and holidays. Employee can bank maximum of 280 hours (straight-time equivalent).
Meal allowance: $18 for employees who work beyond eleventh hour of shift.
Medical benefits: Employer pays 100% of premiums.
Pension: Employer contributes $5 per hour for hours to union pension plan.
Bereavement leave: 3 days for death in immediate family (spouse, same-sex spouse, mother, father, stepparents, son, daughter, stepchildren, brother, sister, grandparents, grandchildren, parents-in-law). Employee may be granted maximum additional 7 calendar days, unpaid, which will be contiguous with paid leave.
Seniority – recall rights: 12 months after layoffs. 4 years when employee is off work due to any non-occupational medically documented injury.
Call-in pay: Double time for all hours worked.
Probationary period: 90 calendar days.
Discipline: Sunset clause is 2 years for disciplinary documents; .
Safety shoes: $250 per year for employees required to wear CSA-approved safety related Equipment.
Uniforms/clothing: Employer will supply, maintain, launder coveralls and proved gloves to all employees.
Tool allowance: $650 per year for mechanics, welders, apprentices.
Sample rates of hourly pay (current, after 5% increase):
Mechanic foreperson: $48.15 rising 2 steps to $50.58
Millwright foreperson: $48.15 rising 2 steps to $50.58
Electrician certified: $46.92 rising 2 steps to $49.30
Millwright TQ: $46.92 rising 2 steps to $49.30
Mechanic TO: $46.92 rising 2 steps to $49.30
Millwright uncertified: $45.32 rising 2 steps to $47.61
Welder TO: $44.96 rising 2 steps to $47.24
Mechanic uncertified: $44.24 rising 2 steps to $46.48
Welder uncertified: $43.52 rising 2 steps to $45.73
Trades helper: $36.31 rising 2 steps to $38.15
Apprentice
First 6 months: 60% of mechanic rate
Second 6 months: 70% of mechanic rate
Third 6 months: 80% of mechanic rate
Fourth 6 months: 80% of mechanic rate
Fifth 6 months: 85% of mechanic rate
Sixth 6 months: 90% of mechanic rate
Seventh 6 months: 95% of mechanic rate
Eighth 6 months: 95% of mechanic rate
Editor’s notes: Prescription safety glasses: Maximum $250 every 24 months.
