Collective Bargaining in New Brunswick

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1 Collective Bargaining in New Brunswick Volume 16 no ISSN Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour

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3 Collective Bargaining in New Brunswick is a quarterly report which contains summaries of collective bargaining settlements and grievance arbitration awards that are filed with the Department. The data contained in this issue are derived from 31 settlements and 11 awards which were received by the Department during the period of April 1 st to June 30 th, It should be noted that notwithstanding the information contained in this report, the only authoritative documents for this type of information are the collective agreements and arbitration awards themselves. These documents are available for viewing through this office and may be purchased in copy form at a cost of $0.30 per page (plus H.S.T.). When requesting information on a specific collective agreement or arbitration award, the corresponding reference number indicated in the report should be specified. The Industrial Relations Branch wishes to acknowledge the cooperation of individuals representing Management and Labour who have promptly provided the information necessary for the completion of this issue. If you should have any questions or concerns, please contact this office at DAVID P. MOORE Director Industrial Relations Branch Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour P.O. Box 6000 Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5H1

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5 INDEX OF SETTLEMENTS.. VII DEFINITIONS.. XI GLOSSARY OF COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE (COLA) TERMS.. XIII SETTLEMENTS Accommodations & Food Service.. 3 Construction.. 6 Educational Services. 12 Finance & Insurance.. 13 Health Care and Social Services.. 14 Manufacturing. 19 Mining & Oil & Gas Extraction 26 Other Services 28 Public Administration Retail Trade. 32 GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION AWARDS 36 APPENDICES - Summary of Charts and Table.. 45 Chart 1 - COLA s in New Brunswick (April 1 st June 30 th, 2007). 47 Chart 2 - Duration in Months of Collective Agreements (April 1 st June 30 th, 2007) 48 Table I - Wage Increase by Industry (April 1 st June 30 th, 2007). 49

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7 Employer and Location Union Page Anotec Manufacturing Inc., Scoudouc Atlantic Provinces Special Educational Authority, Province-wide Bathurst Labour Union Association Inc., Bathurst Beaubear Credit Union Limited, Miramichi Blue Cove Packaging Reg d, Anse-Bleu Canada Bread Atlantic Limited, Moncton Carleton York EMS Inc., Woodstock City of Bathurst, Bathurst Co-Op Atlantic, Feed Plant and Distribution Centers, Moncton Consumers Community Co- Operative (Moncton Branch), Moncton Dalhousie C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Group Home Inc., Dalhousie Delta Beauséjour, Moncton Enclos Corp., Scoudouc Good Samaritan EMS Inc. International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local 1936 New Brunswick Union of Public and Private Employees United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Local 7676 United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy Allied Industrial Service Workers, Local 9270 United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Local 9256 (Steelworkers) Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco and Grain Millers International Union, Local 406 (Distribution Centre) International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 946-B Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 3040 (Firefighters) United Food & Commercial Workers, Local 1288P United Food & Commercial Workers International Union, Local 1288P Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 3179 National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation and General Workers Union, Local 4517 (CAW-Canada) International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local 1926 Good Samaritan Paramedic Association Index of VII

8 Employer and Location Union Page Independence Plus Inc., Saint John L Association Coopérative des Pêcheurs de l Ile Ltée, Lamèque La Coopérative de Caraquet Limitée, Caraquet Les Tourbières Berger, Baie-Ste-Anne Moncton Motors LP, Moncton Moncton Northeast Construction Association Inc., Moncton Prelco NB Inc., Edmundston Safway Scaffold Services Inc., Saint John Saint John Animal Rescue League, Saint John Saint John Construction Association, Saint John Saint John Construction Association Incorporated Saint John Construction Association Inc. Sodexho MS Canada Ltd. (c/o Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Commission), South Bay Service Ambulance Municipal Sainte-Anne de Madawaska Towne Ford Sales and Service Limited, Miramichi Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 3497 National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation and General Workers of Canada (CAW-Canada), Local 1727 United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Local 1386 United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Local 1386 National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation and General Workers Union of Canada (CAW), Local 4501 United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Local 1386 National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation and General Workers of Canada (CAW-Canada) New Brunswick Regional Council of Carpenters Millwrights & Allied Workers, Local 1386 Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 2634 International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local #8 (Tile & Terrazzo Cement Agreement) United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Local 1386 (Industrial Agreement) United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Local 2262 Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 846 Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4576 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and Local Lodge Index of VIII

9 Employer and Location Union Page UPM-Kymmene Miramichi Inc., Miramichi Villa Chaleur Inc., Bathurst Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union, Local 689 (Office Workers) New Brunswick Union of Public and Private Employees, Local 20-P Index of IX

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11 AVERAGE RATE: The rate of pay the nearest to the average of the lowest and highest rate of pay a permanent full-time employees could earn at the termination of the previous agreement. BASE RATE: The straight-time rate of pay per hour, excluding premiums, incentive bonuses, etc. This is not necessarily the lowest rate nor the highest rate but usually an established benchmark rate by the parties for purposes of negotiations. LOWEST RATE: Lowest rate of pay a permanent full-time employee could earn at the termination of the previous agreement. WEIGHTED AVERAGE: This arithmetic means, dependent on the composition of the work force, is established prior to negotiations and is generated by calculating the actual total wage cost for all employees covered by the settlement and dividing said cost by the number of employees. Definitions XI

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13 C.P.I.: Consumer Price Index COST OF LIVING ESCALATOR OR COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE (COLA): A cost of living escalator or COLA is a clause in a collective agreement which adjusts wage (or salary) rates reflecting changes in the specified price index. All have a formula which converts changes in a CPI into wage changes. It is designed to off-set erosion of real wage levels by inflation. CAP OR MAXIMUM: A capped formula makes adjustments to hourly rates according to CPI changes but provides a maximum for each contract year or the cap may limit escalation over the contract term as a whole; e.g. capped at $0.05 per quarter and capped at $0.15 per year. GUARANTEED: Some cost of living clauses guarantee that a certain increase will be granted by a certain date. If the CPI movement has not generated the guaranteed increase under the formula then that increase automatically comes into effect on the specified date. TRIGGERED FORMULA: A triggered formula does not operate until (usually percentage) change in the CPI brings the formula into operation. For example in a two-year collective agreement a triggered formula might grant $0,01 for each 0,5 change in the CPI after the index has risen a full 10,0 %. Often the formula must be re-triggered in each contract year. For example, the formula operated after a 10,0 % increase in the CPI has occurred in any contract year. Glossary of Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) Terms XIII

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15 SETTLEMENTS 1

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17 Delta Beauséjour, Moncton and the National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation and General Workers Union, Local 4517 (CAW-Canada) Reference number: D months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate Health Club Attendant - $9.74 hour. Increases: effective date general increase % % % Hours of Service: (NEW) If a supervisor and employees agree that an employee cannot take these breaks, the employee shall be paid for time not received as a break. 3

18 Bereavement: (NEW) Up to 5 days paid leave will be granted in the event of the death of a grand child. Designated Trainers: (NEW) Designated trainers shall be paid a premium of $0.75 per hour when training another employee. Miscellaneous (union related business on site): (NEW) If the union orders refreshments and food for union meetings related to Delta Beauséjour employees, it shall be at a discount of 50%. Monthly Health Club Membership for employees: previous New $20.00 $22.00 Meals (on-duty): Previous New Days $3.00 $3.50 $4.00 Evenings $4.00 $4.50 $5.00 Sodexho MS Canada Ltd. (c/o Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Commission), South Bay and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 846 Reference number: M months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached:

19 Wages: Lowest rate GSW (a) - $12.36 hour. Increases: effective date general increase % % % Leave of Absence: (NEW) Leave of absence with pay and without loss of seniority shall be granted to one member. Bereavement Leave: (NEW) An employee shall be entitled to special leave with pay for the period from notification of death up to five days. Proof of Illness: (NEW) Proof of illness shall be paid for by the employer. 5

20 Moncton Northeast Construction Association Inc., Moncton and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Local 1386 Reference number: M months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Geographical Scope: Counties of Albert, Westmorland, Kent, Northumberland, Gloucester and Restigouche Wages: Cost to the employer per employee per hour worked: Industrial Effective Dates Basic Hourly Rate $21.12 $21.89 $22.34 Vacation Pay (10%) $2.11 $2.19 $2.23 Health & Welfare $1.77 $1.77 $1.92 Pension $2.75 $2.75 $3.00 Training $0.24 $0.29 $0.29 TOTALS $27.99 $28.89 $29.78 CPI + 1% (Max 4%) 6

21 Safway Scaffold Services Inc., Saint John and the New Brunswick Regional Council of Carpenters Millwrights & Allied Workers, Local 1286 Reference number: S months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate - Truck Operator - $11.67 per hour. Increases: effective date hourly increase $ $ $ $0.75 Incentive - Perfect Attendance: (NEW) Scheduled 40 hour work week Months worked Additional vacation day Health and Welfare and Pension: Per hour Per hour Previous New Employer Employee Employer Employee $0.85 $ % 0 7

22 Saint John Construction Association, Saint John and the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, Local #8 (Tile & Terrazzo Cement Agreement) Reference number: S months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Geographical Scope: Province-wide Wages: Cost to the employer per employee per hour worked: Effective Dates Commercial Previous Journeyman $17.48 $17.87 $18.33 CPI + 1% to max of 4% on the total package Vacation $1.39 $1.43 $1.47 CPI + 1% to max of 4% on the total package Health & Welfare $1.70 $1.70 $1.70 CPI + 1% to max of 4% on the total package Pension $1.50 $1.50 $1.50 CPI + 1% to max of 4% on the total package Industrial Fund $0.63 $0.70 $0.70 TOTALS $22.70 $23.20 $

23 Effective Dates Industrial Previous Journeyman $17.82 $21.04 $21.78 CPI + 1% to max of 4% on the total package Vacation $1.42 $1.68 $1.74 CPI + 1% to max of 4% on the total package Health & Welfare $1.70 $1.70 $1.70 CPI + 1% to max of 4% on the total package Pension $1.50 $1.50 $1.50 CPI + 1% to max of 4% on the total package Industry Fund $0.63 $0.70 $0.70 TOTALS $23.07 $26.62 $27.42 Saint John Construction Association Incorporated and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 1386 (Industrial Agreement) Reference number: S months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: N/A Geographical Scope: Counties of St. John, Kings, Queens and Charlotte 9

24 Wages: Cost to the employer per employee per hour worked: Effective Dates Previous Journeyman $21.15 $21.91 $22.56 CPI + 1% to max of 4% on the total package Vacation $2.11 $2.19 $2.26 CPI + 1% to max of 4% on the total package Health & Welfare $1.76 $1.76 $1.91 CPI + 1% to max of 4% on the total package Pension $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 CPI + 1% to max of 4% on the total package Training $0.24 $0.29 $0.29 TOTALS $28.01 $28.90 $29.77 Saint John Construction Association Inc. and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 2262 Reference number: S months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: N/A Date settlement was reached: Geographical Scope: North Zone - that part of New Brunswick north of latitude 46 degrees 30 minutes South Zone - that part of New Brunswick south of latitude 46 degrees 30 minutes 10

25 Wages: Effective Dates Previous Millwright $29.81 $30.58 $31.49 $32.44 Vacation $3.28 $3.36 $3.46 $3.57 Health & Welfare $2.23 $2.33 $2.43 $2.53 Pension $3.25 $3.50 $3.75 $4.00 Training $0.25 $0.30 $0.35 $0.40 Safety Training $0.10 $0.20 $0.20 $0.20 TOTALS $38.92 $40.27 $41.68 $

26 Atlantic Provinces Special Educational Authority, Provincewide and the New Brunswick Union of Public and Private Employees Reference number: A months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate Teacher Assistant (TE-11) - $14.60 per hour. Increases: effective date general increase % % % Illness before Vacation or During Vacation: (NEW) If an employee becomes ill or injured before vacation or during vacation the employee can use accumulated sick leave. (Refer to agreement for reference). Special Leave: Extensive changes to these articles. Refer to agreement for further details. 12

27 Beaubear Credit Union Limited, Miramichi and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy Allied Industrial Service Workers, Local 9270 Reference number: B months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate Member Service Representative - $14.47 per hour. Increases: effective date general increase % % % Benefit Program (Living Well Benefits): NEW: Gym membership reimbursement up to half annual membership cost to a maximum of $ Up to $ (one time) for a recognized and credit union approved stop smoking program. 13

28 Carleton York EMS Inc., Woodstock and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 946-B Reference number: C months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate - EMT (on duty) - $15.06 per hour. Increases: effective date hourly ncrease $ $1.00 Clothing Issuance and Allowance (Footwear): 24 month period Previous New $ $ On-Call: Hourly rate Previous New $ $

29 Pension Plan: Meal Allowance: Employer/Employee contribution Previous New 2% 3% Employees away from assigned base Previous New $10.00 $14.00 Dalhousie C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Group Home Inc., Dalhousie and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 3179 Reference number: C months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: N/A Wages: Lowest rate - Counselor (starting) - $13.76 per hour. Increases: effective date hourly increase $ $ $0.30 Shift Premium: Holidays Evening or night shift previous new $0.50 per hour $0.75 per hour Paid Floater Days previous new

30 Vacation: (NEW) Employee who has completed 240 months continuous service is entitled to paid vacation at the rate of 2 2/3 days for each calendar month of service. Severance Pay: (NEW) An employee shall be entitled to 5 days pay for each year worked when said employee is subjected to a permanent lay-off. Good Samaritan EMS Inc. and the Good Samaritan Paramedic Association Reference number: G months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate - EMT Driver - $16.85 per hour. Increases: effective date hourly increase $1.00 Stand-by Premium: Previous New $2.83 $2.87 Sick time: Full time employees Previous New ½ day per month 1 day per month Uniforms: (NEW) Black Boots - $ per year 16

31 Independence Plus Inc., Saint John and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 3497 Reference number: I months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate - Residential Care Workers - $10.67 per hour. Holidays: (NEW) Easter Monday Increases: effective date general increase %* %* wage re-opener *depending on classification Travel: Previous New $0.27 per km $0.38 per km Service Ambulance Municipal Sainte-Anne de Madawaska and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4576 Reference number: A months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired:

32 Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate: First Aid RCR - $12.99 per hour Increases: effective date hourly increase $1.00 Villa Chaleur Inc., Bathurst and the New Brunswick Union of Public and Private Employees, Local 20-P Reference number: V months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate - Canteen Workers (non-dva) - $7.43 per hour (all inclusive). Increases: effective date* general increase** % % % % % % % % * Please refer to agreement ** Depending on classification 18

33 L Association Coopérative des Pêcheurs de l Ile Ltée, Lamèque and the National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation and General Workers of Canada (CAW- Canada), Local 1727 Reference number: L months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate: Base rate - $8.54 per hour. Increases: effective date general increase % % % Severance Allowance: (NEW) Employee with more than 20 years of seniority will receive upon his/her retirement a severance allowance of $10.00 per year of service. 19

34 Anotec Manufacturing Inc., Scoudouc and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local 1936 Reference number: A months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate: Improver (maximum)- $16.06 per hour Lead Hand: (NEW) $2.25 per hour Vacation: Increases: effective date general increase %* % % *depending on classification Years of Service Vacation 20 6 weeks - 12 % Safety Footwear and Clothing: Per year Previous New $ $ Health & Welfare: Employer cost per hour Previous $1.30 $1.55 $

35 Pension: Employer cost per hour Previous $1.25 $2.25 $2.75 $3.32 Blue Cove Packaging Reg d, Anse-Bleu and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Local 9256 (Steelworkers) Reference number: B months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate: Base rate - $9.20 per hour Increases: effective date hourly increase $ $ $0.10 Canada Bread Atlantic Limited, Moncton (Distribution Centre) and the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco and Grain Millers International Union, Local 406 Reference number: C months ( to ) 21

36 Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: N/A Wages: Lowest rate - Office Employees (starting) - $9.64 per hour. Increases: effective date hourly increase $ $0.40* $ $0.40* $ $0.40* *depending on classification Severance Pay: Previous New Years of Service Hours Years of Service Weeks 2 to Enclos Corp., Scoudouc and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local 1926 Reference number: E months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached:

37 Wages: Lowest rate: General Helper - $9.70 per hour Increases: effective date general increase %* % %* *depending on classification Health and Welfare: Employer contribution per hour Previous $1.50 $1.55 $1.65 Pension: Employer contribution per hour Previous New $0.30 $1.75 $2.00 Prelco NB Inc., Edmundston and the National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation and General Workers of Canada (CAW-Canada) Reference number: P months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached:

38 Wages: Lowest rate: Increases: effective date general increase % % % Safety Footwear: Previous New $ $ Social Benefits: Night Premiums: Employer/Employee contribution effective date general increase 1.5% 2% Previous New $0.50 $0.75 UPM-Kymmene Miramichi Inc., Miramichi and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union, Local 689 (Office Workers) Reference number: U months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached:

39 Wages: Lowest rate: Class II (General Clerk) - $21.79 per hour Increases: effective date general/hourly increase $ % $ % $0.60 Shift Differential: Shift Previous New 4-12 $0.40 $ $0.55 $ (compressed) $0.65 $0.75 Vacation: Previous New Years of Service Weeks Years of Service Weeks

40 Les Tourbières Berger, Baie-Ste-Anne and United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Local 1386 Reference number: B months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate Labourer - $11.73 per hour effective years hourly increase Year 2007 $0.40 Year 2008 $0.40 Year 2008 $0.40 Year 2010 $0.40 Shift Premium: Previous Evening $0.25 $0.25 $0.25 Night $0.50 $0.55 $

41 Boot Allowance: Per year Previous New $75.00 $ Clothing: (NEW) Maintenance and mechanical employees will receive $75.00 for the purchase or cleaning of coveralls. Pension Plan: Employer contribution per week Years of service Employer s maximum contribution Previous - 2 years $5.00 Pension Plan: Previous New $5.00 Years of Service Employer s maximum contribution 0-5 $ $7.00 More than 15 $

42 Bathurst Labour Union Association Inc., Bathurst and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Local 7676 Reference number: B months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate - Bartender - $10.51 per hour. Increases: effective date general increase % 28

43 Saint John Animal Rescue League, Saint John and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 2634 Reference number: A months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate - Day Attendant -starting - $ per week. Increases: effective date general increase % % % 29

44 City of Bathurst, Bathurst and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 3040 (Firefighters) Reference number: B months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate -3 rd class firefighter - $20.45 per hour. Increases: effective date general increase % % % Shift Premium (night shift): Previous New $0.50 $

45 Vacation: Previous New Years of Service Vacation Years of Service Vacation One and less than 3 10 days One and less than 3 10 days More than 3 and less 3 weeks More than 3 and less 3 weeks than 9 than 8 More than 10 and less 4 weeks More than 9 and less 4 weeks than 19 than 17 More than 20 and less 5 weeks More than 18 and less 5 weeks than 29 than 24 More than 30 6 weeks More than 25 6 weeks Training Allowance: Pension Contribution: Weekly Previous New 2 or more attending $90.00 $ attending $ $ Previous New Employer 7% 7.25% 7.75% 8% Employee 7% 7.25% 7.75% 8% 31

46 Co-Op Atlantic, Feed Plant and Distribution Centers, Moncton and the United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 1288P Reference number: C months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate - Grade I (starting) - $13.95 per hour. Increases: effective date hourly increase $ $ $0.50 Education Leave Fund: (NEW) The Company agrees to pay into a special fund $0.01 per hour per employee for the purpose of providing paid educational leave. Employee Benefits: (NEW) The premiums for the benefits shall be cost-shared at the rate of 66 2/3% paid by the Co-Operative and 33 1/3% paid by the employee. 32

47 Consumers Community Co-Operative (Moncton Branch), Moncton and the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, Local 1288P Reference number: C months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate - Cashier Clerk - $7.51 per hour. Increases: effective date general increase Education and Training Fund: (NEW) The Employer agrees to make a contribution of $0.03 per hour for each straight time hour to the United Food & Commercial Workers Eastern Provinces Council Education & Training Fund. Closures: (NEW) Refer to collective agreement. Severance allowance will be calculated on the basis of one week s pay for each year with a maximum of 20 week pay. La Coopérative de Caraquet Limitée, Caraquet and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Local 1386 Reference number: L months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired:

48 Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate - Pastry Chef (starting) - $9.70 per hour. Increases: effective date hourly increase $ $ $0.17 Moncton Motors LP, Moncton and the National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation and General Workers Union of Canada (CAW), Local 4501 Reference number: M months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate -Lube person - $8.26 per hour. Increases: effective date general increase Safety Boots Allowance: Previous New $75.00 $

49 Towne Ford Sales and Service Limited, Miramichi and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and Local Lodge 2418 Reference number: T months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: First Agreement Date settlement was reached: N/A Wages: Lowest rate -Technician Category I - $9.00 per hour - starting. Clothing Allowance: Per year Technician $ Parts Clerk $ Service Advisors $

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51 GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION AWARDS Grievance Arbitration Awards 37

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53 Reference Number: B / Boise Cascade All Joist Ltd. and the Communications, Energy & Paperworkers Union of Canada, Local 94 Issue: Award: Firing Allowed in Part Date of Award: November 22, 2005 Number of Pages: 17 Arbitrator: Donald MacLean Language of Decision: French Reference Number: B / Bowater Maritime Inc. and the Communications, Energy & Paperworkers Union of Canada, Local 263 Issue: Award: Callout Dismissed Date of Award: June 11, 2007 Number of Pages: 26 Arbitrator: Donald MacLean Language of Decision: English Grievance Arbitration Awards 39

54 Reference Number: R / Canadian Blood Services and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1655 Issue: Award: Discharge/dismissal Allowed in Part Date of Award: December 19, 2005 Number of Pages: 27 Arbitrator: Donald MacLean Language of Decision: English Reference Number: C / Carleton-Kirk Complex Inc. Carleton-Kirk Lodge and the New Brunswick Union of Public and Private Employees, Local 6 Issue: Award: Discharge/dismissal Allowed Date of Award: April 16, 2007 Number of Pages: 8 Arbitrator: Raymond P. Gorman Language of Decision: English Grievance Arbitration Awards 40

55 Reference Number: G / Grand Falls Regional Ambulance Service N.B. Ltd. and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4356 Issue: Award: Salary - payment of Allowed Date of Award: April 7, 2007 Number of Pages: 19 Arbitrator: Pierre Arsenault Language of Decision: English Reference Number: I / Irving Paper and the Communications, Energy & Paperworkers Union of Canada, Local 601N Issue: Award: Overtime Dismissed Date of Award: June 11, 2007 Number of Pages: 8 Arbitrator: Geoffrey Bladon Language of Decision: English Grievance Arbitration Awards 41

56 Reference Number: M / Maritime paper Products Ltd. and the Communications, Energy & Paperworkers Union of Canada, Local 726 Issue: Award: Firing Allowed Date of Award: April 24, 2006 Number of Pages: 23 Arbitrator: Donald MacLean Language of Decision: English Reference Number: N / Nashwaak-Keswick Ambulance Service Inc. and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4247 Issue: Award: Discharge/dismissal Allowed Date of Award: March 27, 2007 Number of Pages: 24 Arbitrator: Pierre Arsenault Language of Decision: English Grievance Arbitration Awards 42

57 Reference Number: T / Tobique Valley Manor Inc. and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4445 Issue: Award: Job posting Allowed Date of Award: March 23, 2007 Number of Pages: 14 Arbitrator: John P. McEvoy Language of Decision: English Reference Number: V / Villa Providence Shediac Inc. and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1303 Issue: Award: Holidays Allowed Date of Award: June 5, 2007 Number of Pages: 12 Arbitrator: Michel Doucet Language of Decision: French Grievance Arbitration Awards 43

58 Reference Number: W / Wirsbo Manufacturing Division and the Communications, Energy & Paperworkers Union of Canada, Local 70 Issue: Award: Discharge/dismissal Allowed Date of Award: May 4, 2007 Number of Pages: 14 Arbitrator: Brian Bruce Language of Decision: English Grievance Arbitration Awards 44

59 APPENDICES Summary of Charts and Table Appendices 45

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61 CHART 1 COLA s in New Brunswick (April 1 st June 30 th, 2007) Triggered 14% Capped 0% No Cola 86% Appendices 47

62 CHART 2 Average Duration in Months of Collective Agreements (April 1 st June 30 th, 2007) Over 36 months 20% Less than 24 months 23% 24 to 36 months 57% Appendices 48

63 TABLE I Wage Increase by Industry (April 1 st June 30 th, 2007) INDUSTRY 1 Number of Current Number of employees Average increase covered $ hour % Accommodations & Food Service $ Construction $ Educational Services 1 32 $ Finance & Insurance 1 22 $ Health Care & Social Services $ Manufacturing $ Mining & Oil & Gas Extraction 1 79 $ Public Administration 1 20 $ Other Services 2 7 $ Retail Trade $ TOTAL $ Agreements are categorized according to the North American Industry Classification (Statistics Canada, 1997) which classifies a business according to the principal commodity produced. NOTE: First time agreements are not reflected in the above table. For further information on North American Industry Classification see Appendices 49