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Many improvements in new Belfast Fruit contract
The 41-member bargaining unit at Belfast Fruit in Ottawa approved a new collective agreement on June 20, 2006. Contract highlights include:
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Full-time workers at or above the end rate receive an increase of 35 cents per hour and part-time at or above the end rate receive 25 cents per hour.
The Assistant Manager classification receives a wage increase of $1 per hour and will be part of accreditation. In addition, the entire wage scale has been revised for both full and part-time and the progression is reduced to five years, from 10. Those with one year of service are entitled to three sick days per year and for full-time with less than one year sick days accumulate at 1.5 hours per month. Vacation pay calculation now includes overtime, which means a minimum increase of:
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.16 per cent for those with five years of service or less;
.36 per cent for those with five to eight years of service; .64 per cent for those with eight to 15 years of service; and 1 per cent for those with 15 years of service or more.
Full-time with one year of service or more receive two floaters days per years and those with less than one year of service accumulate time at 1.25 hours per month worked. Workers with two years of service receive two days bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member. Previously, workers purchased their own uniforms but now the company will pay for these for both full and part-time workers. Full and part-time staff who qualify receive up to $35 per year (per two years for part-time) toward the cost of safety shoes. Improved language entitles workers to statutory holiday pay even if absent due to illness, accident, jury duty, vacation, bereavement or Union leave. New language allows for an additional negotiating committee member from the bargaining unit and three days of training for union committee members, paid for by the company on top of what is already provided by law.
Union Negotiating Committee: Julio Juron and Union Rep Daniel Mercier.
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Breakaway Satellite workers achieve new contract
Local 175 members at the Breakaway Satellite Opiate Addiction Services in Toronto approved a new three-year collective agreement at a meeting held May 30, 2006.
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Wages increase annually according to the Ontario Ministry of Health guidelines. Any increases will be retroactive to April 1 of the respective year in which the increases occur.
In addition, workers benefits from an additional Floater Holiday and benefit improvements.
Union Negotiating Committee: Sarah King, Lori Naylor and Union Rep Fernando Reis.
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Hallmark Housekeeping workers at the Sussex Centre ratify new contract
Local 175 members with Hallmark Housekeeping achieved a new three-year deal at a meeting held June 16, 2006. The approximately 30 members of the bargaining unit, who work at the Sussex Centre in Mississauga, secured the following improvements:
Wages increase by a total of 85 cents per hour over the course of the agreement, with the first increase (30 cents) retroactive to April 1, 2006. Dental contributions increase by 2 cents per hour on April 1, 2007.
Union Negotiating Committee: Connie Cabral and Union Rep Joe DeMelo.
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Molson workers ratify new contract
UFCW Local 175 members in quality assurance, microbiology, nursing assistance, clerical payroll, inventory, packaging, engineering and necessary operations at Molson Breweries in Etobicoke ratified a a new collective agreement on June 9, 2006. Highlights include:
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An annual wage increase of 1.5% for all permanent full-time employees in groups 1-4 and a 2.5% increase for workers in group 5. As well as 20 cent per hour increases for all temporary employees in groups 1-5. All increases are retroactive to January 1, 2006.
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All regular full-time employees, as of December 31 will receive an additional one time payment of 2% on their base pay rate to compensate for the loss of the Personal Incentive Plan payments.
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Workers will receive an increase in afternoon shift premium from 60 cents per hour to 65 cents and midnight shifts will receive increases to $1.05 per hour, up from $1.00.
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Over-time call ins will be limited to a 4 hour shift.
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Worker will receive an increase in meal allowance $5 up from $3 which applies to work three hours of overtime that is continuious with the workers regular shift. As well as an increased shoe allowance from $110 to $150.
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Effective January 1, 2009, members with greater than 8 years service are eligible to participate in a voluntary defined-contribution pension plan at contributions of 1,2 or 3 per cent of base earnings. New employees hired after the date of ratification are eligible for a defined-contribution pension plan with contributions of 5.5 per cent base earnings.
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Job postings will now be posted for a minumum of seven working days when a higher-rated job or other declared vacancy exists, the posting must also be sent to the cheif steward at the time of posting.
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Improved language covers vacation scheduling by seniority. As well as new provisions for workers who elect to work past age 65.
Union Negotiating Committee: Bill Cartwright, Bruno Felice, Toni Sherwood, June Towler and Union Reps Mona Bailey and Anthony DiMaio.
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Olymel workers ratify three-year contract
On June 30, 2006, the majority of the approximately 500 members of the bargaining unit at Olymel/Galco Foods in Brampton approved a new three-year collective agreement. Contract highlights include:
Wages increase by 40 cents per hour retroactive to June 1, 2006. Workers receive subsequent wage increases of 40 cents per hour in both the second and third year of the contract term. Those classified as Receiving – Grade 5, Grade 6 Truck Driver, Shipping, Freezer or Warehouse and Electrician Grade 10+ receive an additional one-time adjustment of 25 cents per hour. Workers qualifying under the Attendance Program now receive double the maximum amount previously agreed to. Improved language covers layoff and recall, job postings and transfers.
Union Negotiating Committee: Nadee Choudhry, Kamalijit Gill, Vladimir Melnitchenko, Chan Que To, Phuong Van Tran, Union Rep Mona Bailey and Central East Regional Director Luc Lacelle (absent from photo.)
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Oshawa Price Chopper workers secure new collective agreement
A new three-year agreement was approved by the approximately 55 members of the bargaining unit at Wentworth Price Chopper in Oshawa. Highlights include:
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Full-time workers paid “off scale” receive lump sum payments totalling $800 over the course of the contract term as well as an increase of 15 cents per hour on December 2, 2006 and 20 cents per hour on December 2, 2007.
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Eligible part-time workers hired before December 2, 2002, receive a lump sum payment of $200 as well as an increase of 15 cents per hour in the second year and 20 cents per hour in the third year of the agreement.
Both full-time workers hired after ratification and part-time staff hired after December 2, 2002, benefit from an improved pay scale. Any worker called in to check refrigeration or heating when the store is closed receives $20 per check. Workers receive an improved office premium of 50 cents per hour and a lead hand premium of 80 cents per hour. Company contributions to the workers’ dental plan increase to 29 cents per hour by the end of the contract term. Improved language covers seniority with respect to call-ins and scheduling.
Union Negotiating Committee: James Saunders, Carolyn Ross and Union Reps Mona Bailey and Rob Nicholas.
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Anniversary Updates
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Cuddy Food Products
Effective June 2, 2006, the following improvements occur as a result of your collective agreement:
- Across-the-board wage increases of 30 cents per hour.
- Eye exams are now covered to a maximum of $75.
- Life insurance increases to $50,000 for workers, $7,500 for spouses and $5,000 for children.
- Pension contributions increase to 70 cents per hour effective June 1, 2006.
- Bereavement leave now provides three days for the death of a brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law and daughter-in-law.
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Loeb Bayridge
Effective June 25, 2006, the following improvements occur as a result of your collective agreement:
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Top rates increase by 35 cents per hour.
Company contributions to the dental plan increase to 32 cents per hour.
Reminder Full-time workers and part-time who average 22 hours per week or more receive hearing aid coverage of $500 per 60-month period.
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Norfolk Fruit Growers Association
Effective June 29, 2006, the following monetary improvements will occur as a result of your collective agreement:
- Wages increase by 25 per hour for all rates.
- Pension contributions increase to 52 cents per hour.
- Eye class coverage improves to $170.
- Life Insurance increases to $24,000.
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P&H Foods
Effective June 2, 2006, unless otherwise noted, the following improvements occur as a result of your collective agreement:
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Wages for both Schedule A and B increase across-the-board by 3 per cent.
Dental coverage includes a $2,000 maximum annual payment. Workers receive three days bereavement leave for the death of a step-sibling. Effective the date of ratification:
Boot allowance increases to $140 per year. Shift premiums, including the 12-hour shift premium, increase to 60 cents per hour. Effective January 1, 2006:
Company contributions to the Canadian Commercial Workers Industry Pension Plan (CCWIPP) increase to 85 cents per hour, up from 80 cents. Vacation entitlement improves to four weeks after 10 years of service instead of the previous 12 required. Dental coverage covers 80 per cent of costs. Life Insurance coverage increases to $30,000, up from $25,000. Extended health care coverage lifetime cap increases to $35,000. -
Vision care coverage increases to $300.
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Sun Valley Foods
Effective June 2, 2006, the following improvements occur as a result of your collective agreement:
- Across-the-board wage increases of 40 cents per hour.
- Workers with five years or more of seniority receive an additional floater day, effective January 1, 2006.
- Life Insurance increases to $10,000, up from $5,000 for a spouse and to $5,000, from $2,500, for a child.
- Company contributions to the Canadian Commercial Workers Industry Pension Plan (CCWIPP) increase to 75 cents, up from 70 cents.
- Bereavement leave now includes three days in the event of the death of a worker’s brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law or daughter-in-law.
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CCWIPP News Release: Pension Plan Trustees Deny Regulatory Non-Compliance
Article posted on: June 30, 2006
View the CCWIPP 2005 Annual Report (PDF Format)
Toronto (June 28, 2006): The Trustees of the Canadian Commercial Workers Industry Pension Plan (CCWIPP) confirmed today that charges have been filed for regulatory non-compliance by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) for the period February 15, 2002 to December 31, 2003.
The charges are regulatory and not criminal, and are being vigorously defended by the Trustees. If proven, the charges may result in fines.
The alleged non-compliance relates to a federal regulation requiring that no more than 10 percent of a pension plan’s book value assets be invested directly or indirectly in two or more affiliated corporations; and provisions of Ontario’s Pension Benefits Act regarding the supervision by the Board of its investment committee, and due diligence on two private equity investments and certain property loans.
The charges followed a three-year examination by FSCO. The regulator’s report confirms that there was no evidence to support allegations that Trustees benefited personally, received improper payments or committed fraud.
The Trustees, who cooperated fully with FSCO throughout the examination, deny that they breached their statutory obligations to the Plan members, and state that they have always acted in the best interests of the Plan and its members. No investments were made, or assets sold, without professional advice.
The primary focus of the FSCO examination was limited-liability companies incorporated by CCWIPP to facilitate direct investment in private equity, real estate, mortgages and other loans. Assets owned by these companies represent approximately 20 percent of the $1.4 billion Fund. The remaining 80 percent of the assets are invested in stocks, bonds and other securities managed by external firms. FSCO raised no concerns about these investments.
CCWIPP reported returns of $126 million in 2005, compared with $69 million in 2004 -- the fourth consecutive year of positive returns. Assets available to pay future benefits increased to $1.4 billion, compared with $1.3 billion a year earlier.
CCWIPP provides benefits to 310,000 current and former members of the United Food and Commercial Workers Canada (UFCW Canada) union who work for 328 participating employers across Canada. In 2005, the Plan paid out $111 million in benefits, with approximately 17,000 members receiving pensions. The Plan is governed jointly by union and management trustees, who receive no personal benefit, financial gain or fee payment for their role as fiduciaries.
Visit the CCWIPP Web site at www.ccwipp.org for more information.
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Locals 175 & 633 raise $350,000 for Leukemia research
Article posted on: June 30, 2006
Thank you to every member of Locals 175 & 633 who contributed to the Locals’ fundraising endeavours over the past year in an effort to find a cure for Leukemia and blood-related cancers. With your support, we surpassed last year’s fundraising total to reach an astounding $350,000.
The total national contribution to the LLSC set a new fundraising record of $1,133,808. The record breaking campaign makes the UFCW Canada membership the largest annual supporter of the LLSC and Locals 175 & 633 the largest contributors to that total.
Wayne Hanley, national director of UFCW Canada and president of Local 175 announced the record tally at the UFCW Canada Murray Margarit Memorial Gala Evening held June 23 in Toronto.
“The tremendous success of this and every year’s campaign is all because of the outstanding efforts of our members across Canada,” said Hanley. “This is such an important commitment for us and our members’ families. We all know someone who has lost a battle to some form of blood cancer but we also know children and adults that are in remission thanks to breakthroughs discovered through research.”
“Our members are grateful their fundraising has helped save lives. Our members know every dollar brings us a step closer to finding a cure, and we’re going to keep on going till we get there.”
The event, held annually since 1989, was renamed in 2005 to honour Murray Margarit, UFCW Canada’s 35-year-old head of leukemia research fundraising who died last year from complications due to blood cancer. UFCW Canada adopted the LLSC as its charity of choice in 1985. Including this year’s record breaking campaign, UFCW Canada has raised a total $9,381,000.00 for the LLSC.
Please check the Web site events page to see what fundraising events are coming to your area. If you would like help organizing your own event – barbecue, walk-a-thon etc. – please contact your Union Rep or the main office at 1-800-565-8329.
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President Hanley elected as International Executive Vice President of UFCW International
Article posted on: June 14, 2006
UFCW Canada national director Wayne Hanley has been elected as International Executive Vice President of UFCW International Union. Following his election by the UFCW International Executive Board, Hanley will join the five-member UFCW International Executive Committee led by UFCW International President Joe Hansen.
“I look forward to working with President Hansen and the other members of the Executive Committee,” said Hanley who is national director of UFCW Canada and President of UFCW Canada Local 175.
“I’m grateful for the Board’s confidence, and the opportunity to make sure the issues and challenges facing our Canadian members are represented at the highest possible level of UFCW.”
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June 5th - 9th Loblaw negotiations to be rescheduled
Article posted on: June 06, 2006
The Local Unions have been advised by Loblaw that the Company would not be in a position to present a full package (monetary and non–monetary) to the Local Unions on the dates that had been scheduled for negotiations.
The Local Unions had also requested that the Conciliation Officer, which has been appointed by the Ontario Labour Relations Board, be in attendance at negotiations in case there was a need to request a No Board Report.
Unfortunately the Conciliation Officer was not available for those dates. Therefore negotiations, which had been scheduled for June 5th to the 9th, have been cancelled and will be rescheduled in the near future.
We will continue to provide you with further updates as negotiations progress.
View past postings on the 2005/2006 Early Loblaw Negotiations.
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Thunder Bay Walk-A-Thon raises more than $1,500
Article posted on: June 05, 2006
The 2006 Thunder Bay Walk-A-Thon for Leukemia research took place on Sunday, June 4, 2006. A friendly and devoted group of 15 supporters, who walk diligently each year, came out to take in the beautiful 25 degree weather and a clear blue sky while raising more than $1,500 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada. Three retirees turned out to show their continued support for the fundraising as well.
Thank you to everyone who supports our walk every year and we look forward to seeing even more walkers out next time.
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Local sponsors Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Festival
Article posted on: Jun 01, 2006
Locals 175 & 633 is helping to support this year's Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Festival at King City Maple Cricket Club. The festival is organized by the Joint Leadership of Royal, St. Thomas, St. Peter's and St. Joseph's Colleges.
The event takes place on Monday, July 3 starting at 9 a.m. and everyone is welcome to enjoy the cricket, spicy foods, activities for the kids and entertainment. There is no entrance fee but lots to do so come and enjoy the day.
For more information please call the Festival organizers at 416-845-0021 or e-mail CanadaDayCricketFestival@yahoo.com.
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