Provincewide, Alberta (590 trade employees) and CLAC Local No. 63
Renewal agreement: Effective Feb. 1, 2016, to Jan. 31, 2018. Signed on Jan. 29, 2016.
Wage adjustments:
Effective Feb. 1, 2016: 1.5%.
Shift premium: Lead hand: 5%. Foreman: 15%. General foreman: 25%. Night shift: $3 per hour (when the majority of hours fall between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m.). Specialized welding: $3.50 per hour. C ticket: $0.50 per hour. CWB all-positions ticket: $0.25 per hour. First aid ticket with CPR: $0.25 per hour. Advanced first aid: $0.50 per hour. Dual ticket: $1 per hour. Leadership for safety excellence: $0.25 per hour. Senior premium: $1.75 per hour. Steward: $0.75 per hour. Steward with tool box 1: $1 per hour. Steward with tool box 2: $1.25 per hour. Steward with tool box 3: $1.75 per hour. Chief steward with tool box 1: $2 per hour. Chief steward with tool box 2: $2.50 per hour. Chief steward with tool box 3: $3 per hour. Construction safety officer (ACSA) $1 per hour. Construction safety officer: (ACSA) $1.25 per hour.
Paid holidays: 11 days.
Vacations with pay: 6% for all hours worked.
Overtime: Time and one-half regular rate for all hours in excess of 8 hours per day and 40 straight-time hours. (10 hours per day during compressed schedule of 4 10-hour shifts).
Meal allowance: If employee is required to work beyond 12 hours the next day, employer will provide a meal.
Medical benefits: Prescription drugs: 80% up to $3,000 per person per year, 100% thereafter.
Dental: Basic: 100% up to $2,000 per person per year. Comprehensive: 50% up to $2,000 per person per year. Orthodontic: 50% up to $3,000 lifetime maximum per child under 19.
Vision: Under 21: $300 per year. Over 21: $300 every 2 years.
Sick leave: Leave of absence without pay.
STD: 60% weekly earnings to maximum of $600 per week maximum of 119 days.
LTD: 60% of earnings, maximum of $2,600 per month, per employee, payable after 119 days until 65.
AD&D: $100,000 up to 65; $50,000 from 65 up to 74.
Life insurance: $100,000 up to 65; $50,000 from 65 up to 74.
Pension: Defined contribution governed by CLAC Pension Plan. 2% contribution per hour, matched by employer.
Bereavement leave: 3 days for immediate family (spouse, common-law spouse, child, legal dependent, parents, parents-in-law, sibling, grandparents, grandchildren).
Call-in pay: 2 hours minimum.
Probationary period: 3 months.
Safety shoes: CSA-approved safety boots must be worn, provided by employee.
Tool allowance: All tools provided by employer.
Sample rates of pay (current, after 1.5% increase):
Carpenter: $51.24
Cladder :$51.24
CNC operator 3: $41.41
CNC operator 2: $38.16
CNC operator 1: $34.31
Electrician: $52.62
Heavy equipment technician: $52.62
Instrument technician: $52.62
Insulator $52.62
Ironworker – structural: $52.62
Labourer – advanced: $33.39
Labourer - intermediate: $29.77
Labourer – entry level: $26.86
Material handler 3: $37.98
Material handler 2: $32.82
Material handler 1: $27.67
Operator – crane (111T+): $56.36
Operator – crane (110T and under): $52.62
Operator equipment 2: $49.50
Operator equipment 1: $42.63
Painter: $51.24
Pipefitter: $52.62
Scaffolder: $51.24
Shipper/warehouse with designation: $48.47
Welder – B: $52.62
Welder: $51.24
Journeyman (B welder): $59.79
Apprentice (3-period program)
1st year: $34.51
2nd year: $39.16
3rd year: $43.52
Apprentice (3-period program)
1st year: $36.46
2nd year: $41.37
3rd year : $46.30
Apprentice (4-period program)
1st year: $31.51
2nd year: $36.46
3rd year: $41.37
4th year: $46.30
Apprentice (3-period program)
1st year: $37.41
2nd year: $42.48
3rd year: $47.55
Apprentice (4-period program)
1st year: $32.35
2nd year: $37.41
3rd year: $42.48
4th year: $47.55
Editor’s notes: Eye glasses/ear plugs: Prescription safety glasses, corrective laser eye surgery up to $250. Custom ear plugs up to $100. CWB ticket: Employer will cover the cost of a Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) retest. Show-up time: An employee who is sent home because of lack of work, will receive minimum 3 hours' pay. Safety awards: Given to individuals and crews if no lost-time accident or medical aid given in 8-week period.
