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Bearskin Lake workers secure new pension plan
Local 175 members at Bearskin Lake Air Service in Thunder Bay voted in favour of a new three-year collective agreement on March 18, 2006.
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Wages increase by between 9.2 and 9.3 per cent over the term of the contract.
Workers receive a shift premium of 30 cents per hour for hours worked between 11:30 p.m. and 5 a.m. receive a shift premium of 30 cents per hour. Lead Hands receive a $1 per-hour shift premium. Effective January 1, 2006, full-time workers can bank up to 60 hours overtime and part-time can bank up to 30 hours overtime, per calendar year. New pension language provides a defined contribution pension plan to which workers contribute 3 per cent of their earnings and the company pays 3 per cent of a worker’s earnings. New language covers employment equity, job filling, student positions, call-ins, Part-time workers are now guaranteed two consecutive days off once in every two-week period. -
Improved language covers steward representation and bereavement leave.
Union Negotiating Committee: Amy Graham, Tina Kaethler and Union Rep Colby Flank.
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Bloor Meat workers receive bonus
On March 9, 2006, members at Bloor Meat Market in Toronto voted in favour of a new collective agreement. The two-year contract includes:
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Wages increase by 3 per cent and workers receive a $500 bonus in each year.
Start and 12-24 month rates remain at status quo. Wage increases are retroactive to November 2, 2005. Benefits improve by 5 per cent over the term of the contract. Company contributions to the Locals 175 & 633 Training Fund increase by $25 over the life of the collective agreement.
Union Negotiating Committee: Michael Resaul and Union Rep Linval Dixon.
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Hald-Nor workers secure new three-year contract
Members at the Hald-Nor Community Credit Union approved a new contract at a ratification meeting held March 3, 2006. The three-year agreement includes:
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Full-time workers receive wage increases totalling 11.1 per cent over the course of the agreement.
Part-time workers receive increases of up to 13.7 per cent over the term of the contract. Workers called in for, and who respond to, ATM/Banking System calls receive an improved minimum pay of three hours. Workers receive one additional vacation day for every year after 15 years of services to an overall maximum of five weeks.
Union Negotiating Committee: Carol Elfner, Lynda Lane, Union Rep Matt Davenport and Central West Regional Director Harry Sutton.
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Award secures retroactive wage increases for Knollcrest Lodge workers
Recently, an arbitrator awarded the workers at Knollcrest Lodge in Milverton improved wages in a new three-year collective agreement.
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Workers receive across-the-board wage increases of 2.5 per cent retroactive to January 1, 2005 and 1.25 per cent retroactive to January 1, 2006.
Subsequent across-the-board increases include 1.25 per cent on July 1, 2005, and 2.5 per cent on January 1, 2007. Registered Nurses (RNs) receive a special adjustment of 25 cents per hour beginning the pay period following the award and another 25 cents per hour on January 1, 2007. Contributions to the UFCW Trusteed Dental Plan increase by a total of 3 cents by January 1, 2007.
Union Negotiating Committee: Kate Bancroft, Connie Cassel, Linda Duncan and Union Rep Wendy Absolom.
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Loeb March Road workers receive wage and pension improvements in new contract
Members at Loeb March Road in Ottawa ratified a new collective agreement at a meeting held March 12, 2006.
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End rates for both full and part-time workers increase by $2.10 per hour over the term of the contract.
Company contributions to the Canadian Commercial Workers Industry Pension Plan (CCWIPP) increase to 85 cents per hour by the end of the agreement. Vision care coverage increases to $200, per 24-month period, inclusive of any costs associated with eye exams. Language covering bereavement leave improves to include policy for bereavement leave that occurs during a workers’ scheduled vacation time and an additional day leave with pay for a funeral that is more than 240 kilometers away.
Union Negotiating Committee: Chris Collins, Chris Cordick, Liam Wall and Union Rep Simon Baker.
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Health care workers receive RRSP payment and improved professional development funding
At a meeting held March 23, 2006, 21 Local 175 members at the Parkdale Community Health Centre secured a new three-year collective agreement, which includes the following highlights:
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Workers receive wage increases as determined by the Ministry of Health – Long Term Care branch.
Mileage reimbursement improves to 35 cents per kilometre and meal allowances increase to $12 for breakfast, $16 for lunch and $19 for dinner. Workers receive an improved Professional Development allowance of $275 per year, effective April 1, 2007, and $300 per year effective April 1, 2008. Workers receive a one-time $700 RRSP payment, pro-rated to FTE, by April 1, 2006. Vacation entitlement improves to:
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20 days for those with 1-4 years service;
25 days for 5-9 years of service; 30 days for 10-14 years of service and; 35 days for 15 years or more of service.
- An additional floater day has been added to the statutory holiday entitlement.
The annual maximum number of sick days allowed increases to 18. In addition, the company has agreed to advocate with the benefit plan broker to include eye exam coverage under the workers’ health and welfare plan, and to structure a benefit package that more appropriately meets the needs of Non-1 FTE employees.
Union Negotiating Committee: Julie Knights, Beth Wierzbicki, Tricia Williams and Union Rep Fernando Reis.
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Price Chopper workers secure improved contract
Members at the Brittania Road Price Chopper in Mississauga ratified a new three-year collective agreement at a meeting held March 5, 2006. Highlights include:
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Full-time end rate wages increase by 25 cents per hour in the second and third year of the agreement.
Full-time workers above the wage grid receive a lump sum payment of $200 following ratification. These workers receive subsequent lump sum payments of $200 on March 1, 2007 and March 1, 2008. Part-time staff hired after November 2, 1997, receive a lump sum payment of $150 following ratification, and again on both March 1, 2006 and March 1, 2008. Part-time workers who work in excess of 24 hours in a week receive a premium of $1 per hour for those hours worked over 24. Part-time night crew workers receive a $1 hourly premium for all hours worked. Any worker scheduled between 10 p.m. Saturday to one hour after closing on Sunday, in conjunction with Sunday opening, receives a shift premium of $1.60 per hour. Dental contributions increase to 30 cents per hour by March 1, 2008. Improved language establishes anti-harassment and anti-violence policy.
Union Negotiating Committee: Linda Doughty, Barry Trapnell and Union Rep Joe DeMelo.
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Price Chopper workers secure wage improvements in new contract
Approximately 46 workers at the Rathburn Price Chopper in Mississauga secured a new three-collective agreement at a meeting held March 19, 2006.
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Full-time workers at the 24-month rate receive wage increases totalling 50 cents per hour over the contract term.
Those full-time workers at or above the grid when the above increases are implemented will receive a lump sum payment of $250. Part-time employees hired before November 2, 1997, receive a lump sum payment of $200 on both March 1, 2007 and March 1, 2008. Those part-time workers hired after November 2, 1997, receive a one-time lump sum payment of $200. A part-time worker with less than three months service receives a one-time lump sum payment of $50. Dental premiums increase by 1 cent per hour effective the date of ratification and on March 1 of 2007, 2008 and 2009. Improved language regarding grievances and paid holidays.
Union Negotiating Committee: Lora MacKinnon, Malcolm Mingay and Union Rep Linval Dixon.
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Local 175 negotiates first dental plan for Sodexho workers
At a ratification meeting held March 3, 2006, members at Sodexho MS Canada in Lindsay ratified a new 34-month collective agreement.
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Effective the date of ratification, approximately half the bargaining unit receives an automatic increase of 40 cents per hour.
In addition, all workers receive wage increases of 25 cents per hour in both the first and second year of the contract. Effective January 1, 2008, workers will receive dental coverage through the UFCW Trusteed Dental Plan. This is the first time that unionized workers at a Sodexho facility will have a dental plan negotiated in their contract. Workers receive six sick days per year and can accumulate up to 30 days in sick bank. The safety boot allowance increases to $70, up from $60, effective January 1, 2008. Workers required to travel to out buildings receive 28 cents per kilometre. Language additions cover a new grievance procedure, new ‘no contracting out’ policy and new provisions for a Health & Safety Committee.
Union Negotiating Committee: Kelly Cooper, James Mulhern and Union Rep Chris Fuller.
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Anamet Canada
Effective March 14, 2006, the following improvements occur as a result of your collective agreement:
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Wages increase by 45 cents per hour for all rates and classifications.
Company contributions to the Canadian Commercial Workers Industry Pension Plan (CCWIPP) increase to 76 cents per hour.
Reminder
The company now pays $150 toward vision care coverage.
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Compass Group - Sir Sanford Fleming
Effective March 1, 2006, the following improvements occur as a result of your collective agreement:
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Wages increase between 20 and 25 cents per hour.
Wages also increase by between 20 and 25 cents per hour effective September 1, 2006.
Reminder Workers with 15 years seniority receive five weeks vacation. All hours worked over 40 hours per week are considered overtime.
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Kraft Exeter
Effective March 2, 2006, the following monetary improvements occur as a result of your collective agreement:
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Workers on Schedule “A” receive wage increases of 40 cents per hour and Schedule “B” workers receive 25 cents per hour.
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The annual safety shoe allowance increases to $120, up from $115.
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The tool allowance increases to $220 per year, up from $210.
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The workers benefits plan allows for 30 visits to the Chiropractor per year.
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Kraft St. Davids
Effective March 1, 2006, the following improvements occur as a result of your collective agreement:
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Wages increase by 2.5 per cent.
Pension contributions increase to $1 ($39 per month per year of service). Tool allowance increases by $5.
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Strudex Fibres
Effective March 1, 2006, the following monetary improvements occur as a result of your collective agreement:
The tool allowance increases to $200 per year, up from $185. Dental plan contributions increase to 33 cents per hour, up from 32 cents. Contributions to the workers Benefit Plan increases to $1.62 per hour, up from $1.47. -
Company contributions to the Canadian Commercial Workers Industry Pension Plan (CCWIPP) increase to $1.35 per hour.
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Sun Valley Foods
Effective March 1, 2006 (unless otherwise noted), the following improvements occurred as a result of your collective agreement:
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Wages increase by 25 cents per hour for all rates and progressions.
Company contributions to the Canadian Commercial Workers Industry Pension Plan (CCWIPP) increase to 50 cents per hour effective July 1, 2006 and 55 cents per hour effective October 1, 2006. Life Insurance and AD&D coverage both increase to $32,500. Vacation entitlement improves as follows:
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1 year service is two weeks at 4 per cent pay.
5 years service is three weeks at 6 per cent pay. 11 years service is four weeks at 8 per cent pay. 18 years service is five weeks at 10 per cent pay.
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Sick plan coverage through the company plan includes a drug card and weekly indemnity pay (32 weeks).
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Ministry of Labour investigating accident at Norfolk Fruit
Article posted on: March 29, 2006
On Friday, March 24, the Union received notice that a member at Norfolk Fruit Growers in Simcoe had been injured on March 23 when a metal bar fell on her head. The worker received medical attention and stitches for her injury. The worker was found unconscious at her home later on that day.
The worker died on Sunday, March 26.
We extend our thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers deeply affected by this tragedy.
The Ministry of Labour (MOL) has been involved since the accident and the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) has requested an autopsy.
Counselling services have been set up for the workers.
Updates will be posted as details on the accident and MOL/WSIB investigation become available.
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2006 Health Care Conference focuses on current issues
For more health care resources click here.
Article posted on: March 27, 2006
On March 26 & 27, 2006, over 100 Local 175 members and staff attended the 2006 Health Care Sector conference in Mississauga. South West regional Director Ray Bromley presided over the conference as Master of Ceremonies and introduced each of the knowledgeable guest speakers.
Locals 175 & 633 Executive Assistant Teresa Magee opened the conference by welcoming all the members in attendance. She said health care workers need safe workplaces, particularly because of government cutbacks to our health care system and the stress it places on our health care workers, families and communities. She reaffirmed the Local Union’s commitment to assisting members in health care in every way possible.
Terry Downey, Executive Vice-President of the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL), gave an in-depth look at the issue of Public-Private-Partnerships (P3s) in our health care system and the threat of Local Health Integration Network (LHINs). Terry discussed how the LHINs model is anti-democratic and serves to cushion the provincial government from cutbacks while opening up the health care system to profit hungry corporations.
The OFL is holding Regional Strategy Workshops to Save Our Public Services across the province throughout April to inform the public of the danger of P3s. Click here to visit the OFL Web site and view a list of the workshop dates and locations (PDF format - you will require Adobe Acrobat).
Locals 175 & 633 Union Rep Marilyn Lang gave a presentation on Case Mix Indexing (CMIs) and its direct relation to staffing levels at individual health care facilities. Marilyn has first hand experience in the health care field – she worked at Carewell Brighton Nursing Home starting in 1984 and represented the Health Care Sector on the Local 175 Executive Board for eight years before being hired as a Union Rep in 2000.
Edgar Gadoy, Vice-President of CUPE Local 2191 and Chair of the CUPE National Global Justice Committee spoke emphatically about “health as a human right for all and a responsibility of the state.” Edgar discussed the role of labour organizations at the Second Health Care Workers Conference (2004) and the Third People’s Summit of the Americas (2005) – both held in Argentina.
Shelley Martel, MPP for the Nickel Belt and NDP Health and Seniors’ Issues Critic, focused on the various issues facing the health care sector such as LHINs and the importance of mandatory safety-engineered devices for the disposal of needles and sharps in our health care facilities. The latter is part of Shelley’s Private Member’s Bill ‘Safe Needles Save Lives.’
Infectious Disease Routine Practices & Influenza/Pandemic Planning
Ruth Collins work as an RN and an Infection Control Specialist for Communicable Disease at the Peel District Health Unit. Ruth presented on two topics: Beat the Bugs at Work and Prepared for Pandemic. Beat the Bugs addressed the transmission of infectious diseases and how best to protect oneself from infection. Prepared for Pandemic compared seasonal influenza with avian and pandemic flus and highlighted the need for global preparation for these possible outbreaks.
Health Care Conference Resources
** Some links require Adobe Acrobat to download PDF documents. Visit Adobe to download Acrobate Reader for free.
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Visit the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) Web site – for information on Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) and Local Health Integration Networks. Go to www.ofl.ca.
Review this OFL 74-page report on how health care workers are affected by the stresses and consequences of understaffing.
The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) uses Case Mix Indexing (CMI) as an input to facility funding. Read more about CMI and the Ontario Long Term Care Association’s position.
If you want more detailed information on the enhancements to the RUG-Weighted Patient Day (RWPD) program and the potential impact on your facility’s CMI click here.
RUG is an acronym for The Resource Utilization Groups III Home Care (RUG-III-HC), which is the grouping methodology applied to RAI-HC© Canadian Version assessment data submitted to the Home Care Reporting System (HCRS).
Open the Regional Municipality of Niagara PDF, which addresses the increased need for complex care in long-term care facilities.
For more on Infection Control, open this PDF from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
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Public Health Agency of Canada’s Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan.
Click here for more on Pandemic Influenza Planning.
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Go to the Miller Thompson LLP Web site
to read about:
Amendments to Regulations for Long-Term Care Homes (nursing homes, homes for the aged and rest homes, charitable homes), as follows:
“In November 2004, the Ontario government introduced new regulations for nursing homes, homes for the aged and charitable homes. For example, as of February 1, 2005, all long-term care homes are required to have at least one registered nurse who is a member of the regular nursing staff on duty and present on site 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This requirement is not in effect for facilities with less than 80 beds until August 1, 2005. Each resident is to be given at least two baths or showers per week (effective January 1, 2005), all planned food menus and menu cycles be reviewed and approved in writing by each home's dietician at least once a year and eligible couples who both require care will receive higher priority for placement in the same long-term care home.”
For general background on Long Term Care facilities in Ontario click here (prepared by the Government of Ontario).
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