collective agreement

Schedule 'A' Notes

1. Premiums: 
   
   

   Lead Hand - Level 1	$1.00/hour
   Lead Hand - Level 2	$1.50/hour
   Foreman:	115% above Journeyman Rate
   General Foreman:	125% above Journeyman Rate
   Shift Premiums (Article 9.11)	$4.00/hour
   Crane	$0.20/10 Ton for 66 + Ton
   Crane - Friction, Brake and Clutch System	$0.50/hour
   Chief Steward	$1.00/hour
   Steward	$0.50/hour
   Alloy Welder	$1.00/hour
   First Aid Ticket with CPR	$0.25/hour
   Advanced First Aid	$0.50/hour
   Leadership for Safety Excellence (LSE)	$0.25/hour
   Construction Safety Officer (ACSA)	$1.00/hour
   (Includes First Aid Ticket Premium and LSE)
   Construction Safety Officer (ACSA)	$1.25/hour
   (Includes Advanced First Aid Ticket Premium and LSE)
   Multi-Skilling Bonus:	$1.00/hour

   
   
2. Safety Award:  As per Article 15.08
   
   15.08 a) 
   
   ii) Crew $0.50/hour for all hours worked. 
   
   iii) Individual $0.50/hour for all hours worked.
   
   
3. At no time will the rate of an apprentice be lower than that of a “Construction Labourer”
   
   
4. Accommodation Allowance: 
   To be determined at the Pre-Job Conference.
   
   
5. The wage rates and other provisions set out in Schedule “A” may be amended by mutual agreement between the Employer and the Union. (Subject to Article 2.03 and 2.04)
   
   
6. The wage rates stipulated in this Agreement will be subject to further negotiations if there is a general increase in the industry. Either party may request that negotiations commence by giving notice in writing. Once notice has been given the parties agree to meet within thirty (30) days.
   
   
7. The Employer and the Union may agree to reasonable partial subsistence allowances where the employee elects to commute to his place of residence or supplies his own living accommodation.  

10. When a statutory holiday occurs during the week, overtime will be paid for all hours in excess of thirty-two (32) hours.
    
    
11. Rig Rate and Sub Contractor Provisions: 
    The provisions of Articles 9, 11 and 12 do not apply to employees paid the “welder with rig” rate. The rate specified includes overtime, vacation and statutory holiday pay.
    
    (TBN): Rate to be negotiated between the Employer and Union at a pre-job conference as per Article 6.02. 
    
    All subcontractors are required to remit to the Union, such dues and contractual fees as prescribed by the Union. 
    
    The Employer agrees to deduct such dues and remittances from the Subcontractor’s invoices and remit them to the Union on their behalf as per Articles 7, 16, 17, and 18
    
    
12. Daily / Initial and Shift Cycle Travel Allowance’s 
    To be determined at Pre-Job Conference.