Terrace, B.C. (9 airport workers) and Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 2012-02
Renewal agreement: Effective May 1, 2017, to April 30, 2022. Signed on Feb. 16, 2017.
Wage adjustments:
Effective May 1, 2017: 2%
Effective May 1, 2018: 2%
Effective May 1, 2019: 2%
Effective May 1, 2020: 2.5%
Effective May 1, 2021: 2.5%
Shift premium: Acting pay (position of supervisor): Extra 10% of rate. Charge hand pay (duties with more responsibility): Extra 8% of rate. Night shift: $1.50 per hour for all hours worked between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. Weekend shift: $1 per hour for all hours worked on a Saturday or Sunday. Aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) premium: $2.50 per hour.
Paid holidays: 12 days.
Vacations with pay: 3 weeks after 1 year, 4 weeks after 8 years, 5 weeks after 15 years, 6 weeks after 22 years. Maximum one-half of entitlement may be carried over per year.
Overtime: Time and one-half for first 4 hours worked after regular hours, double time for all hours worked thereafter. Time and one-half for first 8 hours worked on day off. Double time for all hours worked on second day off.
Meal allowance: $15 when working more than 3 hours’ overtime, $15 for each subsequent 4 hours. $15 when called in on day of rest, $15 for subsequent 8 hours.
Medical benefits: Employer pays 100% of premiums.
Dental: Employer pays 100% of premiums.
Sick leave: For 30-hours-per-week workers: 7.5 hours per month, minimum 60 hours worked. For 40-hours-per-week workers: 10 hours per month, minimum 80 hours worked. For workers completing less than 30 hours per week: 1.25 days based on previous months’ hours worked.
STD: 66.6% of wages, maximum 15 weeks.
LTD: Employer pays 100% of premiums.
AD&D: Employer pays 50% of premiums, employee
Life insurance: Employer pays 50% of premiums, employee pays 50% of premiums.
Pension: Employees will be enrolled in B.C. Municipal Pension Plan and will contribute as plan requires.
Bereavement leave: 5 days for death in immediate family (father, mother, stepfather, stepmother, foster-parent, brother, sister, spouse, common-law spouse resident with employee, child, child of common-law spouse, stepchild, ward of employee, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandparent(s), grandchild, brother-in-law or sister-on-law, niece, nephew, relative residing in employee’s household). 3 additional days to travel.
Seniority – recall rights: 1 year.
Call-in pay: The greater of: 3 hours’ overtime pay or overtime pay for time worked.
Probationary period: 6 months.
Discipline: Sunset clause is 2 years.
Severance: For first layoff: 2 weeks’ pay for first year of service, 1 week of pay for each year thereafter. For second layoff: 1 week of pay for each year.
Safety shoes: Maximum $200 (previously 50%) every 2 years.
Uniforms/clothing: Employer will provide: 3 pairs of pants per year or as required, 3 shirts per year or as required, 3 pairs of pants per every 2 years for part-time employees, 3 shirts per every 2 years for part-time employees, rain gear, coveralls, sunglasses, sun-screen, insect repellent, bear spray, climbing equipment, hats, gloves, and any other safety-related equipment not listed. 1 parka every 5 years, maximum $200 (colour, style to be approved by employer).
Mileage: CRA Canada Revenue Agency rate maximum (previously $0.50 per kilometre).
Sample rates of hourly pay (current, after 9.3% increase):
Labourer: $23.11 rising 4 steps to $25.26
Operator temporary & admin assistant
Start: $26.39 rising 4 steps to $28.84
At 201 hours: $27.92 rising 4 steps to $30.52
Administration specialist
Start: $29.48 rising 4 steps to $32.22
At 201 hours: $31.19 rising 4 steps to $34.09
AOS operations
Start: $29.97 rising 4 steps to $32.76
At 201 hours: $31.71 rising 4 steps to $34.66
AOS asset maintenance
Start: $32.11 rising 4 steps to $31.10
At 201 hours: $33.99 rising 4 steps to $37.15
AOS mechanic: $36.43 rising 4 steps to $39.83
AOS electrician: $36.43 rising 4 steps to $39.83
Supervisor operations maintenance & security: $40.80 rising 4 steps to $44.60
Student who works more than 1 summer will receive additional 10% for each subsequent summer.
Editor’s notes: Recreational passes: Employer will reimburse cost for recreation passes (monthly, semi-annual or annual) 100% for single pass for permanent employees only, 30% for family pass for permanent employees. Maximum $500 per year per employee. Activities include: hockey membership, ski passes, pool passes, gym membership, hiking club, yoga club membership, exercise programs and other types of fitness programs. Wash-up time: Maximum 10 minutes before end of working day and before lunch period. Standby pay: $16 for each 8 hours. Meals while travelling on business: Full day: $90 (previously $70); breakfast: $25 (previously $15); lunch: $25 (previously $20); dinner: $40 (previously $35).
Wage adjustments:
Effective May 1, 2017: 2%
Effective May 1, 2018: 2%
Effective May 1, 2019: 2%
Effective May 1, 2020: 2.5%
Effective May 1, 2021: 2.5%
Shift premium: Acting pay (position of supervisor): Extra 10% of rate. Charge hand pay (duties with more responsibility): Extra 8% of rate. Night shift: $1.50 per hour for all hours worked between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. Weekend shift: $1 per hour for all hours worked on a Saturday or Sunday. Aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) premium: $2.50 per hour.
Paid holidays: 12 days.
Vacations with pay: 3 weeks after 1 year, 4 weeks after 8 years, 5 weeks after 15 years, 6 weeks after 22 years. Maximum one-half of entitlement may be carried over per year.
Overtime: Time and one-half for first 4 hours worked after regular hours, double time for all hours worked thereafter. Time and one-half for first 8 hours worked on day off. Double time for all hours worked on second day off.
Meal allowance: $15 when working more than 3 hours’ overtime, $15 for each subsequent 4 hours. $15 when called in on day of rest, $15 for subsequent 8 hours.
Medical benefits: Employer pays 100% of premiums.
Dental: Employer pays 100% of premiums.
Sick leave: For 30-hours-per-week workers: 7.5 hours per month, minimum 60 hours worked. For 40-hours-per-week workers: 10 hours per month, minimum 80 hours worked. For workers completing less than 30 hours per week: 1.25 days based on previous months’ hours worked.
STD: 66.6% of wages, maximum 15 weeks.
LTD: Employer pays 100% of premiums.
AD&D: Employer pays 50% of premiums, employee
Life insurance: Employer pays 50% of premiums, employee pays 50% of premiums.
Pension: Employees will be enrolled in B.C. Municipal Pension Plan and will contribute as plan requires.
Bereavement leave: 5 days for death in immediate family (father, mother, stepfather, stepmother, foster-parent, brother, sister, spouse, common-law spouse resident with employee, child, child of common-law spouse, stepchild, ward of employee, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandparent(s), grandchild, brother-in-law or sister-on-law, niece, nephew, relative residing in employee’s household). 3 additional days to travel.
Seniority – recall rights: 1 year.
Call-in pay: The greater of: 3 hours’ overtime pay or overtime pay for time worked.
Probationary period: 6 months.
Discipline: Sunset clause is 2 years.
Severance: For first layoff: 2 weeks’ pay for first year of service, 1 week of pay for each year thereafter. For second layoff: 1 week of pay for each year.
Safety shoes: Maximum $200 (previously 50%) every 2 years.
Uniforms/clothing: Employer will provide: 3 pairs of pants per year or as required, 3 shirts per year or as required, 3 pairs of pants per every 2 years for part-time employees, 3 shirts per every 2 years for part-time employees, rain gear, coveralls, sunglasses, sun-screen, insect repellent, bear spray, climbing equipment, hats, gloves, and any other safety-related equipment not listed. 1 parka every 5 years, maximum $200 (colour, style to be approved by employer).
Mileage: CRA Canada Revenue Agency rate maximum (previously $0.50 per kilometre).
Sample rates of hourly pay (current, after 9.3% increase):
Labourer: $23.11 rising 4 steps to $25.26
Operator temporary & admin assistant
Start: $26.39 rising 4 steps to $28.84
At 201 hours: $27.92 rising 4 steps to $30.52
Administration specialist
Start: $29.48 rising 4 steps to $32.22
At 201 hours: $31.19 rising 4 steps to $34.09
AOS operations
Start: $29.97 rising 4 steps to $32.76
At 201 hours: $31.71 rising 4 steps to $34.66
AOS asset maintenance
Start: $32.11 rising 4 steps to $31.10
At 201 hours: $33.99 rising 4 steps to $37.15
AOS mechanic: $36.43 rising 4 steps to $39.83
AOS electrician: $36.43 rising 4 steps to $39.83
Supervisor operations maintenance & security: $40.80 rising 4 steps to $44.60
Student who works more than 1 summer will receive additional 10% for each subsequent summer.
Editor’s notes: Recreational passes: Employer will reimburse cost for recreation passes (monthly, semi-annual or annual) 100% for single pass for permanent employees only, 30% for family pass for permanent employees. Maximum $500 per year per employee. Activities include: hockey membership, ski passes, pool passes, gym membership, hiking club, yoga club membership, exercise programs and other types of fitness programs. Wash-up time: Maximum 10 minutes before end of working day and before lunch period. Standby pay: $16 for each 8 hours. Meals while travelling on business: Full day: $90 (previously $70); breakfast: $25 (previously $15); lunch: $25 (previously $20); dinner: $40 (previously $35).
