Collective Bargaining in New-Brunswick

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1 Collective Bargaining in -Brunswick Volume 18 no ISSN Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour

2 Collective Bargaining in 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 21 settlements and 2 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. 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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4 INDEX OF SETTLEMENTS.. VII DEFINITIONS.. IX GLOSSARY OF COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE (COLA) TERMS.. XI SETTLEMENTS Accommodation & Food Services 3 Construction 5 Educational Services. 7 Manufacturing.. 10 Mining & Oil & Gas Extraction. 13 Other Services. 16 Public Administration 19 Retail Trade 24 Transportation & Warehousing. 25 GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION AWARDS 27 APPENDICES - Summary of Charts and Table.. 31 Chart 1 - COLA s in Brunswick (April 1 st June 30 th, 2009). 33 Chart 2 - Duration in Months of Collective Agreements (April 1 st June 30 th, 2009) 34 Table I - Wage Increase by Industry (April 1 st - June 30 th, 2009).. 35

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6 Employer and Location Union Page Allsco Building Products, Moncton United Food & Commercial Workers, Local 1288P Canada Bread Atlantic Limited Bakery, Confectionary Tobacco & (Moncton) Grain Millers, Local 406 (Fredericton Depot Employees) Canada Bread Atlantic Limited, Bakery, Confectionary and Tobacco Moncton Workers International Union, Local 406 (Sales) City Hotels Limited, Edmundston Labourers International Union, Local 900 City of Bathurst, Bathurst Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 550 (Outside Workers) City of Saint John, Saint John Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 486 (Inside Workers) Coastal Transport Limited, Brunswick Regional Council of Saint John Carpenters, Millwrights & Allied Workers (Licensed personnel) Coastal Transport Limited, Brunswick Regional Council of Saint John Carpenters, Millwrights & Allied Workers (Unlicensed personnel) Irving Equipment Ltd., Saint John International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 946 La Mousse Acadienne (1979) United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Ltée, Lamèque Joiners of America, Local 1386 Orica Canada Ltd., Minto United Mine Workers of America, Local 7409 Moncton SPCA Inc., Moncton Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 51 Brunswick Nurses Union, Brunswick Nurses Union Staff Fredericton Union Place de l Assomption Limitée, Labourers International Union of Edmundston North America, Local 900 Saint John Board of Police Saint John Police Protective Commissioner, Saint John Association, Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local Index of VII

7 Employer and Location Union Page St. Thomas University, Fredericton St. Thomas University, Fredericton Sun Gro Horticulture Canada Ltd., Lamèque Town Ford Sales and Service Limited, Miramichi Université de Moncton (Shippagan) Village of McAdam, McAdam Faculty Association of the University of St. Thomas (Full-time) Faculty Association of the University of St. Thomas (Part-time) United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Local 2716 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local Lodge 2418 Association du personnel de soutien de l Université de Moncton à Shippagan Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local Index of VIII

8 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 IX

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10 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 XI

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12 SETTLEMENTS 1

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14 City Hotels Limited, Edmundston and the Labourers International Union, Local 900 Reference number: C months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate Food & Beverage Server Increases: effective year hourly increase 2008 $ $0.35* 2009 $ $0.40* *depending on classification Guest Room Allocation (per day):

15 Guest Services Representative (evening shift): (NEW) $0.30/shift premium Casual Employees (rate less than regular employees): $1.00 $0.50 Place de l Assomption Limitée, Edmundston and the Labourers International Union of North America, Local 900 Reference number: P months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate Table Hostess - $7.80 per hour. Increases: effective date general increase % %* % - 3.0%* % * *depending on classification Sick Leave Accumulation (maximum):

16 Irving Equipment Ltd., Saint John and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 946 Reference number: I months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate Class E (maintenance) - $14.40 per hour Increases: effective date hourly increase $ $2.21* *depending on classification (significant re-structuring of classifications) COLA: COLA will be in effect for each year of the agreement. (Please refer to agreement). Vacation: Years of Service Gross Earnings Years of Service Gross Earnings 0-5 3% 0-2 6% % 2-6 8% % % 20+ 8% % % 5

17 Mileage: Bonuses: Meals: $0.33 $0.40 $0.50 $1.00 Breakfast $10.00 $9.00 Dinner $12.00 $11.00 Supper $15.00 $

18 L Université de Moncton (Shippagan) and l Association du personnel de soutien de l Université de Moncton à Shippagan Reference number: M months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Secretary I (starting) - $12.43 per hour. Paid Leave: Increases: effective date general increase % % % % % Birth of a child 3 days 5 days 7

19 St. Thomas University, Fredericton and the Faculty Association of the University of St. Thomas (Full-time) Reference number: S months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate Lecturer (starting) - $47,570 per annum. Increases: effective date general increase % % % Pension Plan: Effective , Employer contribution shall be increased from 6% to 7%. Department Chair s Stipend: Full-time Amount Full-time Amount Faculty Positions Faculty Positions Less than 4 $2,000 Less than 4 $4,000 More than 4 and $3,000 More than 4 and $6,000 less than 8 less than 9 More than 8 $4,000 More than 9 $7,000 8

20 St. Thomas University, Fredericton and the Faculty Association of the University of St. Thomas (Part-time) Reference number: S months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate Lecturer (starting) - $47,570 per annum. Increases: effective date general increase % % % Pension (Employer Contribution: % 6.5% 7% 9

21 Allsco Building Products, Moncton and the United Food & Commercial Workers, Local 1288P Reference number: A months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate -Group I starting - $8.85 per hour. Boot Allowance: Increases: effective date hourly increase $ $0.50* $ $ $ $ $0.40 * depending on classification $ $

22 Employee Assistance Program: (NEW) The Company shall provide an employee assistance program. The cost shall be borne by the Company. Money Purchase Plan: (NEW) An employee may contribute to a group money purchase savings plan. The Employer shall match the Employees contribution up to 1% of the Employees base income for the years 2009 and 2010 and up to 2% for the years 2011 and Canada Bread Atlantic Limited, Moncton and the Bakery, Confectionary and Tobacco Workers International, Local 406 (Sales) Reference number: C months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate - Route Sales Employees - $ per week. Bereavement Leave: Increases: effective date hourly increase $ $0.50* $ $0.45* $ $0.45* $ $0.50* * depending on classification Father, Mother, Child, Spouse 3 days 5 days 11

23 Canada Bread Atlantic Limited (Moncton) and the Bakery, Confectionary Tobacco & Grain Millers, Local 406 (Fredericton Depot Employees) Reference number: C months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate Increases: effective date hourly increase $ $0.50* $ $0.40 * $ $0.40* $ $0.40* $ $0.40* *depending on classification Bereavement Leave: (Immediate family - refer to agreement for detailed information) 3 days 5 days Shift Differential (Morning Merchandizer): $0.50 $

24 La Mousse Acadienne (1979) Ltée, Lamèque and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Local 1386 Reference number: A months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate Other employee - $12.20 per hour effective date hourly increase $ $ $ $0.35 Compassionate Leave: (NEW) Upon the death of an employee s father, mother, sister, brother he/she shall not incur any loss wages for 3 consecutive work days. (Refer to collective agreement for complete details). 13

25 Orica Canada Inc., Minto and the United Mine Workers of America, Local 7409 Reference number: O months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate Helper - $18.53 per hour effective date general increase % % % Compassionate Leave: (NEW) One day to attend the funeral, burial or memorial service of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Special Christmas Pay: (NEW) Pay before Christmas each year of the agreement, that each employee receives $0.10 per hour for all regular hours worked in the year prior to Christmas. Site Supervisor Relief: $1.00 per hour 10% above his classification rate of pay per hour 14

26 Sun Gro Horticulture Canada Ltd., Lamèque and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Local 2716 Reference number: S months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate Labourer - $13.61 per hour effective date hourly increase 2008 $ $ $0.45 Bereavement Leave: 4 days 5 days 15

27 Moncton SPCA Inc., Moncton and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 51 Reference number: M months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate - Animal Shelter Attendant - $12.57 per hour. Paid Holidays (NEW) Easter Sunday Increases: effective date general increase % % % % % 16

28 On-Call Provisions: $20.00/day $50.00 on-call shift Health & Dental Plan (contributions): Employer Employee Employer Employee 50% 50% 60% 40% Leave of absence for union functions: (NEW) The Employer shall grant paid leave of absence for one employee to attend union functions, to a maximum of 5 working days per calendar year. Pay for Holiday: (NEW) Years of Service Years of Service Days of vacation One and less than 5 10 One and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than More than More than Days of vacation Brunswick Nurses Union, Fredericton and the Brunswick Nurses Union Staff Union Reference number: N months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached:

29 Wages: Lowest rate - Clerk Typist - starting - $ bi-weekly. Increases: effective date general increase % % % Vacation: (NEW) After 18 years of service, the employee shall be entitled to one extra day of vacation for each year of service up to a maximum of 35 days at 23 years. Sick Leave: (NEW) In the event that an employee, at age 55, has chosen to change their status from full-time to part-time, the employee shall not lose accumulated benefits but shall accumulate on a pro-rated basis while on part-time employment. Educational Assistance: (NEW) Employer agrees to support and fund an annual education and training fund. For the length of this collective agreement the fund shall be no less than $18,000 per year. (Please refer to collective agreement for complete details). Wellness Program: (NEW) Employer will provide $ to all employees per year towards a health club membership, fitness equipment/gears, fitness classes and weight loss program. Staff must provide receipt. 18

30 City of Bathurst, Bathurst and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 550 (Outside Workers) Reference number: B months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate - Janitor - $17.23 per hour. Vacation: Increases: effective date general increase % % % % Years of Service Weeks Years of Service Weeks

31 Shift Differential: Hours Premium Hours Premium 4:00 pm - midnight $0.50 4:00 pm - 8:00 am $ :00 midnight - 8:00 am $0.60 Pension: Employer/Employee Contribution 7.5% 8.0% Premium Pay: Refuse Collection/Disposal $0.22 $0.30 Safety Footwear: Per annum $ $ Shop: (NEW) Mechanics, who are assigned by the Fleet Manager to replace the foreman in the Shop, shall be paid a premium of $0.50 per hour. City of Saint John, Saint John and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 486 (Inside Workers) Reference number: S months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: N/A 20

32 Wages: Lowest rate - Group I (starting) - $25,781 per annum. Increases: effective date general increase % % % % Overtime Meal Allowance: (NEW) Please refer to collective agreement. Medical, Health & Dental: Improved 75/25 - Employer/Employee cost share. Saint John Board of Police Commissioner, Saint John and Saint John Police Protective Association, Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 61 Reference number: S months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate - 4 th Class Constable - $51, per annum. Increases: effective date general increase % % % % % % 21

33 Clothing Allowance: $1200 $1500 Uniformed Employees Designated to Wear Plain Clothes (per day): $4.65 $5.77 On Call (per week): $ $ $ Meal Allowance: Breakfast $10.00 $10.00 Lunch $15.00 $20.00 Dinner $25.00 $30.00 Village of McAdam, McAdam and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local Reference number: M months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: N/A Wages: Lowest rate - Labourer - $15.78 per hour. Increases: effective date hourly increase $ $ $

34 Shift Premium: $0.80 $0.85 Stand-by Pay: (NEW) Employees who are required to remain on-call or stand-by shall be paid $50.00 per weekend. Sick Leave: (NEW) Upon retirement an employee will be paid for the number of unused sick leave credits to a maximum of 25 days. Meal Allowance: (NEW) Breakfast $8.00 Lunch $10.00 Supper $

35 Town Ford Sales and Service Limited, Miramichi and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local Lodge 2418 Reference number: T months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate - Category I - starting - $9.00 per hour. Increases: effective date general increase % % % Kilometer Allowance: Meal Allowance (per diem): $0.40 $0.66 $54.00 $60.00 Vacation: (NEW) After 12 years of service, 4 weeks plus 8% vacation pay. 24

36 Coastal Transport Limited, Saint John and the Brunswick Regional Council of Carpenters, Millwrights & Allied Workers (licensed personnel) Reference number: C months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate - Second Officer - $ per week. Increases: effective date general increase % % CPI CPI + 2% CPI + 2% Bereavement Leave (Immediate Family Member): 4 days 5 days 25

37 Meal Allowance (per diem): $30.00 $ % increase in CPI Mileage Allowance: $0.32/km $0.35/km 0% increase in CPI Coastal Transport Limited, Saint John and the Brunswick Regional Council of Carpenters, Millwrights & Allied Workers (unlicensed personnel) Reference number: C months ( to ) Date previous settlement expired: Date settlement was reached: Wages: Lowest rate - Assistant Steward - $600 per month. Increases: effective date general increase % CPI + 2% CPI CPI + 2% CPI + 2% Bereavement Leave (Immediate Family): 4 days 5 days Mileage Allowance: $0.32/km $0.35/km 0% increase in CPI 26

38 GRIEVANCE ARBITRATION AWARDS Grievance Arbitration Awards 27

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40 Reference Number: B / Boise Cascade All Joist Ltd. and the Communications, Energy & Paperworkers Union, of Canada, Local 94 Issue: Award: Discharge/Dismissal Allowed in Part Date of Award: May 29, 2009 Number of Pages: 11 Arbitrator: Guy G. Couturier Language of Decision: French Reference Number: I / Irving Tissue Company and the Communications, Energy & Paperworkers Union of Canada, Local 786 Issue: Award: Preliminary Objection - Health Care Premiums Allowed Date of Award: April 14, 2009 Number of Pages: 10 Arbitrator: George P.L. Filliter Language of Decision: English Grievance Arbitration Awards 29

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42 APPENDICES Summary of Charts and Table Appendices 31

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44 CHART 1 COLA s in Brunswick (April 1 st June 30 th, 2009) Guaranteed 14% Capped 0% Triggered 5% Continuing 5% No Cola 76% No Cola Triggered Capped Guaranteed Continuing Appendices 33

45 CHART 2 Average Duration in Months of Collective Agreements (April 1 st June 30 th, 2009) Over 36 months 48% 24 to 36 months 47% Less than 24 months 5% Appendices 34

46 TABLE I Wage Increase by Industry (April 1 st June 30 th, 2009) INDUSTRY 1 Number of Current Number of employees Average increase covered $ hour % Accommodation & Food Services 2 68 $ Construction $ Educational Services $ Manufacturing 3 83 $ Mining & Oil & Gas Extraction $ Other Services 2 21 $ Public Administration $ Retail Trade 1 10 $ Transportation & Warehousing 2 38 $ 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 35