Ontario | City of Toronto, City of Brampton, City of Vaughan, City of Markham, Town of Erin, Township of Melancthon, Township of Innisfil | 257 employees
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Renewal agreement: Effective August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2027. ratified prior to August 2024. signed on August 1, 2024.
Wage adjustments: Effective August 1, 2024: 5% increase; August 1, 2025: 3% increase; August 1, 2026: 3% increase.
Shift premium: Overtime is paid at 1.5x after 55 hours per week and 2x for all hours worked on Sundays.
Paid holidays: Eleven statutory holidays, including New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, and Christmas Day.
Vacations with pay: 10% of total gross wages paid weekly; vacation time to be taken January 1 - March 31 unless mutually agreed otherwise.
Overtime: Paid at 1.5x for work beyond 55 hours per week; 2x for all work on Sundays.
Meal allowance: Not specified in the agreement.
Medical benefits: Contributions made to Health and Welfare plan, but specific medical benefits details are not provided in this section.
Dental: Not specified.
Vision: Not specified.
Short term, long term disability: Not specified.
Alcohol and substance abuse policy: The Employer and Union express their joint determination to deal cooperatively and constructively with the problem of substance abuse and misuse having regard to human rights considerations and Employer safety concerns. This includes but is not limited to making referrals to the DeNovo Treatment Centre and/ or other employee assistance programs.
Life insurance: Not specified.
Pension: Employer contributions to a pension plan are outlined, but specific benefit details are not provided.
Bereavement leave: Up to four days for the death of a spouse or child; three days for immediate family members, including parents, siblings, and in-laws.
Seniority – recall rights: Seniority is maintained for up to 12 months after layoff, with recall rights specified; seniority lists are updated annually.
Call-in pay: Employees who report for work as scheduled receive a minimum of four hours' pay if no work is available (except in cases of inclement weather).
Probationary period: Lasts for 90 days worked. during this period, employees have no seniority rights, and the employer may terminate without cause.
Discipline: Progressive discipline policy includes verbal warnings expiring after 12 months and written warnings expiring after 12 months.
Severance: No specific severance provision; consultation required in case of plant closure.
Safety shoes: Personal protective clothing will be provided by the Employer when required, i.e. gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection and rubber boots.
Uniforms/clothing: Employer provides appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including coveralls and gloves.
Tool allowance: Not specified in the agreement.
Mileage: Not specified in the agreement.
Sample rates of pay:
- Warehouse picker: previous rate $20.55; increases to $21.58 (Aug. 1, 2024), $22.22 (Aug. 1, 2025), and $22.89 (Aug. 1, 2026).
- Team leader meals on wheels: previous rate $20.87; increases to $21.93 (Aug. 1, 2024), $22.57 (Aug. 1, 2025), and $23.25 (Aug. 1, 2026).
- Team leader: previous rate $21.74; increases to $22.83 (Aug. 1, 2024), $23.51 (Aug. 1, 2025), and $24.22 (Aug. 1, 2026).
Editor’s notes:
- A three-day minimum notification is required for layoffs extending beyond five days, ensuring job security and communication.
- Employees must use accumulated vacation within the calendar year; unused vacation is compensated at the year's end.)
