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Casco workers vote in favour of new contract
Casco members in London ratified a new three-year contract at a meeting held March 16, 2007.
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The base salaries will increase by $1,800 in each year of the contract term.
The average all inclusive pay is $81,167 for 2007, $83,372 for 2008 and $85,591 in 2009. Four new jobs will be posted with skill pay for Level 1 at $1,126 per year and Level 2 at $2,252 a year. The maximum skill level increases to seven (7). The long-term disability (LTD) cap increases to $4,600 per month. The age at which workers are eligible for post-retirement benefits is now 58 for the employee, instead of 60. Eligible dependents receive benefits until age 65, with a maximum of $5,000. Workers benefit from an increased tool allowance of $450 per year and the safety footwear allowance is now $275 each year. New language brings current practices, such as notifying the employees 24-hour in advance of overtime cancellation and the distinction between departments, into the collective agreement.
Union Negotiating Committee: Bill Adlam, Pay Boyle, Bob Ellis, Dave Keatinge and Union Rep Wendy Absolom.
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Hallmark workers achieve three-year deal
The approximately 20-member bargaining unit at Hallmark Housekeeping, working on Adelaide Street in Toronto, voted in favour of a new three-year collective agreement at a meeting held March 3, 2007.
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Workers receive across-the-board wage increases of 30 cents per hour in each year of the collective agreement with the first raise retroactive to January 1, 2007.
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Contributions to the dental plan increase to 32 cents by the final year of the contract term.
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Each employee will be provided with two uniforms.
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All workers who have passed probation receive one floater day per year beginning January 1, 2009.
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Workers also benefit from smaller cleaning carts, which will be introduced at this location following ratification.
Union Negotiating Committee: Maria Anacleto and Union Rep Joe DeMelo.
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Hallmark Housekeeping workers at Scotia Plaza reach new deal
Members working for Hallmark Housekeeping at the Scotia Plaza in downtown Toronto approved a new three-year contract at a meeting held March 17, 2007. The building service workers secured the following improvements:
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Full-time workers receive increases of 25 cents per hour in the second and third year of the deal and a lump sum of $150 upon ratification.
Regular full-time workers are entitled to participate in the UFCW Benefit Trust Fund to which the company will contribute $89 per month on their behalf. This amount increases to $98 in the second year of the contract and $107 in the third year of the contract term. Dental plan contributions increase to 33 cents by the final year of the contract term.
Union Negotiating Committee: Manolo Alurralde and Union Rep Joe DeMelo.
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Hurley Corporation workers achieve wage and benefit improvements
At a ratification meeting held March 25, 2007, Hurley Corporation members working at the Oshawa Centre, voted in favour of a new three-year contract. Members benefit from the following improvements:
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All rates and classifications increase by 25 cents per hour in each year of the contract term.
Handy Man premium improves to $1 per hour effective April 1, 2007, $1.25 per hour in the second year and $1.50 per hour in the final year of the agreement. Over the course of the contract term, contributions to the workers Group Benefit plan increase to $1.02 per hour and dental plan contributions improve to 31 cents per hour. The company will supply uniforms and protective clothing. Uniforms will now include raingear and other weather appropriate attire. Improved language addresses pay cheque error and bereavement leave.
Union Negotiating Committee: Jeff Kellar, Kirk McKee and Union Rep Mona Bailey.
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Northwood Foods workers achieve pay and benefit improvements
At a meeting held March 18, 2007, the approximately 20-member bargaining unit at Northwood Foods in Thunder Bay has approved a new collective agreement, which covers the next three years and includes the following highlights:
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End rate wages increase by 75 cents per hour over the duration of the contract term.
Workers at the top rate after 13 years of service receive an additional wage increase of 25 cents per hour over and above the 50 cents previously negotiated. A premium of $1 per hour will be paid for hours worked in the Post Office. Company contributions to the workers’ RRSP increase to $25 per month, up from $20. Vision care coverage improves to $150 per 24-month period, up from $100. Vacation entitlement for part-time workers with 14 years of service improves to 10 per cent pay on the previous years’ earnings. Bereavement language improves to include step-family. Additional language establishes a 10 per cent discount for groceries purchases by employees up to a maximum of $400 per four-week period to a maximum of $4,800 per year.
Union Negotiating Committee: Sandra Hogan, Carol Makila and Union Rep Colby Flank.
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Members at Sun Valley vote in favour of contract
Local 175 members working at the Sun Valley Foods facility in Brampton have ratified a three-year contract. The 42-member bargaining unit achieved the following improvements:
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Wages increase by 40 cents per hour in each year of the contract term.
Contributions to the workers’ dental plan improve to 32 cents per hour effective October 1, 2007. Vision care coverage is now $275 per 24-month period, including the cost of an eye test. Health coverage improvements include $500 per year for Physiotherapy or Massage and $300 for chiropractic care. The three years of service required for severance is removed and is now payable to all current full-time employees; employees will be able to place that severance in an RRSP plan. Company contributions to the Canadian Commercial Workers Industry Pension Plan (CCWIPP) increase to 70 cents per hour on February 1, 2008 and to 80 cents per hour on July 1, 2009.
Union Negotiating Committee: Darshan Brar, Davinder Dandiwal, Vera Sellars and Union Rep Joe DeMelo.
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McDaniel’s YIG workers ratify improved contract
Retail grocery workers at the McDaniel’s YIG store in Ottawa will benefit from an improved contract containing wage and other improvements. A majority of the approximately 100-member bargaining unit voted to ratify the new two-year contract at a meeting held March 18, 2007.
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Full-time workers receive an increase of 30 cents per hour in both the first and second year of the contract.
Part-time staff receive 25 cents per hour in both years. Workers benefit from a newly structured benefit plan. New language establishes premium pay of $10 per day for replacing Department managers for three days or more, improved bereavement leave entitlement and job assurance for all full-time workers.
Union Negotiating Committee: Chad St. Arnaud, James Butcher and Union Reps Jacques Niquet and Simon Baker.
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Cangro (St. David's)
Effective March 2007, the following improvements occur as a result of your collective agreement:
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Wages increase by 2.5 per cent effective March 2, 2007.
Pension plan benefits increase to $40 per month, per year of service, effective March 1, 2007.
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Can Gro (formerly Kraft Foods)
Effective March 2, 2007, the following improvements occur as a result of your collective agreement:
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Schedule “A” wages increase by 50 cents per hour.
Safety shoe allowance increases to $125 per year, up from $100. Tool allowance increases to $230 per year, up from $220.
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Compass Group - Sir Sanford Fleming
Effective March 1, 2007, the following improvements occur as a result of your collective agreement:
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Wages increase by 20-25 cents per hour plus a subsequent increase of between 20-25 cents per hour on September 1, 2007.
Reminder:
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All hours worked over 40 hours per week are considered overtime.
- Employees with 15 years seniority are entitled to five weeks vacation.
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Hartman's YIG
Effective March 2, 2007, the following improvements occur as a result of your collective agreement:
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Wages increase by 35 cents per hour for both full and part-time top rates as well as an increase of 35 cents per hour to the top rate of the new part-time wage scale.
Reminder:
The night key premium is now $40 per week for full and part-time workers. The optical benefit for full-time employees is $125 per 24-month period.
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Strudex Fibres
Effective March 1, 2007, the following improvements occur as a result of your collective agreement:
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Wages increase by 10 cents per hour.
Yarn Department Operators & Suppliers receive an additional 15 cents per hour. Industrial Electricians rate increases by 35 cents per hour. Company contributions to the dental plan increase to 34 cents per hour, up from 33 cents. Company contributions to the health benefit plan increase to $1.87 per hour, up from $1.62. Company contributions to the Canadian Commercial Workers Industry Pension Plan (CCWIPP) increase to $1.35 per hour. Tool allowance improves to $230 per year, up from $215. Safety shoe allowance increases to $140 for workers classified as Maintenance, Extrusion, Jetmen, Master Batch and Spintexurin Operators. Other departments receive $95 per year.
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Dedication & commitment at Inovatech Egg Products
Article posted on: March 30, 2007
Negotiations began November 20, 2006, with committee members Roland Eurig, Wendy Nethercott, and Union Representatives Roy Reed and Richard Wauhkonen.
On the first day of negotiations, the committee was informed by the employer that the Plant would close on March 30, 2007, putting all of the newly organized members out of work. The employer suggested that the parties negotiate a bare bones collective agreement.
The committee told the employer that there was no interest in a bare bones agreement and they would be negotiating a full and complete collective agreement to the full benefit of the Union members in the Plant.
Negotiations became more convoluted by the Employer’s indication that there may be a small glimmer of hope that a successor Employer may be in the wings to take over the Plant.
The committee remained firm in their conviction to achieve a fair and equitable agreement for the members.
During negotiations, the committee faced more difficult news when the Employer informed the committee that part of the Plant, about 40% of the Union members, would be laid off as of March 16, 2007, though the Employer would continue to pay their wages until March 30, 3007.
The committee’s focus was, in great part, on achieving an agreement that contained no concessions and that included an enhanced severance package and a retention bonus, and they were successful in both.
The negotiated severance package has no minimum or maximum entitlement as per the ESA and is applicable for employees with more than 5 years of service. Severance is 1.5 weeks pay for each completed year and prorated for every month. Employees with less than 5 years service receive 1 weeks pay for each year completed and prorated for each month.
Workers who remain employed until March 30, 2007, receive retention bonus pay in the sum of: a) employees with more than 5 years service - $1,500.00; b) employees with less than 5 years service - $250.00.
The negotiations as to the roles, responsibilities and commitment of the Employer were sometimes tense. But the continued efforts of the committee, along with the Ontario Ministry of Labour and the full commitment and resources of the Local Union, led to the establishment of a much needed labour Adjustment Committee.
With the assistance and experience of the Local's Training and Education Centre staff, and the provincial Adjustment Advisory Program, the Adjustment Committee is up and running and will be available to our members up until December 31, 2007, if needed.
The Local Union offers sincere thanks and gratitude to negotiating committee members Roland Eurig, Wendy Nethercott and the membership at Inovatech Egg Products. It is your dedication and commitment that make the labour movement successful.
Once again, thank you.
In Solidarity,
Roy Reed
Union Representative
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First annual billiards tournament raises more than $200
Article posted on: March 30, 2007
The Locals 175 & 633 North West Region held its first annual pool tournament on March 3rd at the Travelodge Airlane in Thunder Bay.
The day was a lot of fun and raised some much needed money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLSC). Participants helped raise over $200.
The tournament winner was Dan Senecal, the friend of a member. Second place went to Tracy Stubbs, Local 175 & 633 Administration staff and pool shark, and third place was awarded to Larry Hyder, Local 633 member at A&P Thunder Bay.
Thank you to all of the participants and donors of this first annual pool tournament. We look forward to next year’s event.
View photos.
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March 8 is International Women's Day
Article posted on: March 08, 2007
March 8 is International Women’s Day and 2007 marks the 30th anniversary of this celebration. On this day, women around the world are encouraged to appreciate and inspire other women and to celebrate the great diversity and contributions made by women around the world.
The theme for this year’s celebration in Canada is ‘Ending Violence Against Women: Action for Real Results.’ You can also visit the Government of Canada Status of Women Web site for more information.
It is vital that we remember the struggle for equality and justice faced by women everywhere and the progress they have made over the years. Locals 175 & 633 continues to promote equality and justice through negotiating contracts that reflect and protect every members’ needs including pay equity adjustments, parental leave and anti-harassment clauses.
Please take some time today, and every day, to appreciate the hard work and dedication of the women in your life.
Sincerely,
Wayne Hanley
Local 175, UFCW Canada
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