collective agreement

Schedule 'A' Notes

1. Premiums
   
   

   1. The compensation in Schedule A-0 does not include the Top-up Bonus implemented for the period October 30, 2007 to April 30, 2008.

       

   2. The following premiums will be negotiated at the Pre-Job conference and documented in the Pre-Job Report as per Article 3.8.7 and 3.26.2
      
      General Foreman, Foreman, Lead Hand, CWB Welder, Alloy Welder, First Aid w/CPR, Dual Ticket, Construction Safety Officer (CSO), Leadership for Safety Excellence (LSE) premiums; and, any compensation adjustments in accordance with Article 2.5, and the safety or performance bonuses which do not to exceed the Bonus specified in Schedule A-1, A-2 and A-3.
      
      

   3. The following premiums will apply in accordance with Article 3.8.7 
      

      Crane: $0.20/hr per 10 tonnes over 66 tonnes
      Steward: $0.50 /hr
      Steward w/ Tool Box 1: $0.75 /hr
      Steward w/ Tool Box 2: $1.00 /hr
      Steward w/ Tool Box 3: $1.25 /hr
      Chief Steward w/ Tool Box 1: $1.50 /hr
      Chief Steward w/ Tool Box 2: $1.75 /hr
      Chief Steward w/ Tool Box 3: $2.00 /hr
      Night Shift: $2.00 /hr

      
      

2. The Employer may implement a bonus to achieve the objectives of sub Article 2.5.1 and a safety program, as determined by the Employer and such programs will be documented in the Pre-Job Report and shall not exceed the Bonus specified in Schedule A-1, A-2 and A-3 unless specifically approved by HCML.
   
   
3. Direct service providers or individual subcontractors, including rig welders, all inclusive rates are in accordance with this Appendix 3, where applicable.
   
   
4. Unless otherwise stated below, all Articles of the Agreement which would apply to direct service providers or individual subcontractors, who supply the services of one person, as if they were Employees will apply to them. The following additional terms will apply to direct service providers or individual subcontractors. To the extent the following terms conflict with other Articles in the Agreement which apply to direct service providers or individual subcontractors, the following terms shall prevail.
   
   
   1. Rate schedules and other provisions applicable to various direct service providers’ and individual subcontractors’ classifications or work descriptions are as set forth in this Appendix 3 as applicable.
      
      
   2. An Employer, wishing to make use of direct service providers or individual subcontractors, and the CEP, with rights to represent the direct service providers or individual subcontractors, shall meet to discuss the specific needs and requirements for the use of direct service providers or individual subcontractors for specific Work. Mutual consent of the Employer, CEP and direct service provider or individual subcontractor is required and shall not be unreasonably withheld. A grievance may be filed if a party believes that consent is being unreasonably withheld. The direct service provider or individual subcontractor shall remain a member in good standing with the CEP. The direct service provider/subcontractor shall be governed by the terms and conditions for the payment of wages and benefits as stipulated in Appendix 3, where applicable. 
      
      
   3. Rig rental rates shall remain exclusively a matter between the Employer and the Employee and shall under no circumstance be construed to be the responsibility of the CEP. The rig welder rate inclusive of personnel and equipment, as applicable to the specific welder classifications, are as set forth in this Appendix 3 which forms part of the Agreement.
      
      
   4. Additional direct service provider or individual subcontractor classifications may be established only by mutual agreement between the Employer, HCML and the Union during the term of this Agreement, and any all inclusive rates negotiated between the Employer and the Union will be subject to HCML approval.
      
      
   5. Direct service providers or individual subcontractors are not eligible for: Vacation Pay, Holiday Pay or Overtime Premiums, specifically Articles 3.9, 3.11 and 3.12 do not apply to direct service providers or individual contractors.
      
      
   6. Deductions payable to the CEP, if applicable, by either the direct service provider or individual subcontractor or the Employer on behalf of the direct service provider or individual subcontractor shall be documented in the Pre-Job Report. The Employer agrees to deduct from the Subcontractor Invoice the rates for Pension, Health and Welfare, Apprenticeship Training, CEP Humanity, Joint Community, and Administration Funds as outlined in Schedule “A”; such deductions will be submitted to the CEP in accordance with Articles 3.15, 3.16, 3.17 and 3.23.
      
      
   7. Any premiums in excess of the direct service provider or individual subcontractor all inclusive rates, such as safety or performance bonuses, shall be subject to HCML approval and shall be documented in the Pre-Job Report.

Horizon Oil Sands Project Site - Industrial Construction
Rig Welder Rate Inclusive of Personnel and Equipment

Classification	All Inclusive Rate As Of:
	Mar 1/08	Sept 1/08	Mar 1/08	Sept 1/08
Welder w/Rig	$73.75	$74.75	$76.00	$77.25
Welder "B" Pressure w/ Rig	$85.50	$86.50	$87.75	$89.00