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175 & 633 In The News
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Health care providers at The Richmond achieve new deal
Health care workers at The Richmond in Belleville secured their new collective agreement at a ratification meeting on October 27, 2009. Members will see the following improvements from their new three year deal:
- Wage increases of 15 cents per hour to all rates and classifications as of January 2011, and a 20 cent per hour increase to the above in January 2012.
- On January 9, 2011, supervisory pay increases to $6.00 per hour, up from $5.75 and then to $6.25 as of January 8, 2012.
- After the first day off sick, subsequent absences will be paid in full.
- In lieu of benefits for part-time employees, wages increase to 68 cents per hour effective January 2009, then increase again to 70 cents January 2012.
- Pension contributions increase by 40 cents per hour effective December 12, 2010.
- As of January 1, 2011 members will enjoy an additional floating holiday each year after 5 years of service.
- Uniform allowance increases to $90.00 per year for full-time members as of January 2011then to $96.00 as of January 2012. Part-time allowances increase from $42.00 to $45.00 as of January 2011, then goes to $48.00 in January 2012.
Union Negotiating Committee: Shannon Andrews, Kerri Kelly, Sherry Lanagabeer and Union Rep Marilyn Lang.
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New contract achieved at Olymel
Local 175 members working at Olymel in Brampton achieved a new collective agreement at a meeting held October 17, 2009. The 470 workers secured the following contract improvements in the four-year deal:
- All active employees receive a lump sum payment of $750 following ratification with subsequent increases of 30 cents per hour in years two and three and 40 cents per hour in the fourth year.
- Company contributions to the workers’ dental plan increase over the term of the contract.
- The company will contribute to the CCWIPP Stabilization Fund.
- Workers are covered for one eye exam per 24-month period.
- Chiropractic coverage increases to $15 per visit, up to 20 visits per year.
- Family Day has been added as a paid holiday.
- Bereavement leave increases and improved vacation language establishes that days can be taken one at a time once 10% rule is complete.
- Language improvements address timeliness in filing for arbitration, steward representation,
- New language ensures two week’s notice upon job elimination, a familiarization period of 10 shifts for successful applicants to posted jobs…
- Further new language establishes provisions for a weekend shift should the company decide to schedule that shift.
Union Negotiating Committee: Kamaljit Gill, Ma-Emeruta Visitacion, Wayne Lau, Phoung Van Tran, Victor Luu, Union Rep Mona Bailey and Central East Director Kelly Tosato.
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Injured Workers Demonstration - December 4, 2009
Justice - not Poverty for Injured Workers
Friday, December 4, 2009
11 a.m.
THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR
400 University Avenue Toronto
(just south of Dundas – St. Patrick subway)
This is the 18th Annual Christmas Demonstration. Join us for Good Cheer and other surprises. Minister Fonseca has been invited… refreshments to follow at Health and Safety Legal Clinic.
Contact the Benefits Department at 1-800-565-8329 for more information.
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Bill 168 passes second reading
On October 20, 2009, the workplace violence bill passed second reading in the Ontario legislature. Bill 168 would amend the Occupational Health & Safety Act to recognize workplace violence and harassment as hazards that must be prevented.
The Legislature’s Standing Committee on Social Policy will now address the Bill with further debate.
“We are happy to see the Bill pass its first and second reading,” says Shawn Haggerty, president of Local 175. “Our Local Union fully supports this Bill but we hope to see improvements made to it as well.”
Activists may get a chance to make further proposals for amendments to the bill if the Committee opens their discussion to public hearings. The labour movement and families of workplace violence victims still want to see a number of improvements made.
- Include the threat of violence and harassment in the definition of workplace violence
- Legal role and training for Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) members.
- Specific regulation detailing prevention measures and guidelines regarding the application of law.
Learn more about Bill 168 – visit the Ontario Legislative Assembly’s Web site.
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La Rocca workers vote for new contract
More than 100 members who work at La Rocca Creative Cakes in Richmond Hill now have a new three-year collective agreement through to June 2012. The ratification, held October 18, 2009, secures the following:
- Each employee receives two lump sum payments of $500 in the second and third year of the contract.
- Workers now receive three casual paid sick days per year, up from the previous two.
- Improved language reduces the time that discipline can be left on a worker’s record to 12 months, down from 24 months.
- New language provides an additional 15 minute paid break for workers required to work in excess of 8.5 hours.
- Employees receive an annual safety footwear allowance of $75, up from $50, and a laundry allowance of $45 twice per year.
- Company extended healthcare benefits are now 100 per cent paid by the employer, up from the previous 65/35 split paid by employees.
- Temporary transfers between job classifications will be offered by seniority on a voluntary basis.
- Family Day is added as a paid holiday and the employer agrees to recognize any statutory holiday designated by the provincial government going forward.
- Improved language addresses layoff notice and provides for four stewards, up from the previous two, to represent the bargaining unit.
- The company will continue to contribute $500 per year toward the Locals 175 & 633 Training & Education Fund and employees will be offered the opportunity to participate in a payroll deduction plan to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada.
Union Negotiating Committee: Manuel Aragon, Mario Francomano, Analisa Guillermo, Brenda Hood and Union Rep John DiNardo.
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New deal for Park N’ Fly workers
On October 9, 2009, the more than 100 members who work at Park N’ Fly in Toronto secured a new collective agreement with a three-year term.
- All active employees as of ratification receive a signing bonus of $300 for full-time and $150 for part-time with a subsequent bonus of the same amount paid out before December 24, 2009.
- Wages increase by 25 cents per hour in both the second and third year of the contract term.
- Prescription drug coverage increases to $2,000 per year, up from $1,200, and workers will receive a drug card instead of being reimbursed for expenditures.
- Vision care coverage improves to $170 per 24-month period, up from $140.
Union Negotiating Committee: John Gelmon, Joan Kerr, Wesley Martin and Union Rep Angela Mattioli.
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Members at Danone Inc. in Mississauga vote on new deal
The three-year contract, which members at Danone ratified on October 6, 2009, includes a number of improvements for the 15-member bargaining unit such as:
- Wages increase by 2.75 per cent in the first year with an addition signing bonus of $300 for all employees. Workers receive subsequent increases of 3.25 per cent in both the second and third year of the contract term.
- Family Day has now been added as a paid holiday.
- Coverage for eye glasses/contact lenses increases to $250 per 24-month period, up from $200.
- The company will contribute 40 cents per hour to the Canadian Commercial Workers Industry Pension Plan (CCWIPP) Stabilization Fund.
- Workers required to attend sales meetings will receive paid travel time to and from their home.
- New languages establishes provisions should the company downsize and/or reduce some full-time hours to part-time including severance offered at three weeks per year of service with benefits continuing for a three-month period following.
Union Negotiating Committee: Patricia Dodd and Union Rep Angela Mattioli.
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Atikokan Foods workers ratify
The 21 retail grocery members working at Atikokan Foods had the opportunity to vote on a new three-year collective agreement at a ratification meeting held October 1, 2009.
- All wages and classifications increase by 10 cents per hour in the second year and 15 cents per hour in the third year of the contract.
- Company contributions to the UFCW Trusteed Dental Plan increase to 36 cents per hour effective ratification, up from the previous 31 cents per hour.
- Beginning October 1, 2009, the company will contribute 20 cents per hour to the Canadian Commercial Workers Industry Pension Plan (CCWIPP) Stabilization Fund. This amount will increase by another 20 cents per hour effective December 1, 2010.
- The Health & Safety Committee will now be comprised of two bargaining unit members and two management employees, up from the previous one each.
Union Negotiating Committee: Marlene Hagen, Christin Hemphill and Union Rep Dean McLaren.
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2009 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The Locals 175 & 633
Mattie McKay, Pat Thompson, Julius Hoebink &
Clarence Gibson Scholarship
56 scholarships awarded @ $1,000 each
Central East Region
| Stephanie |
Bowen |
| Jason |
Ellis |
| Faduma |
Hersi |
| Nicole |
Horne |
| Charlene |
Kotey |
| Aurora |
Maeers |
| Sean |
Ngo |
| Sheree |
Spencer |
| Michael |
Wang |
| Simon |
Xie |
Central West Region
| Catherine |
Carreia |
| Ariell |
Choy |
| Chanise |
de Pagter |
| Kaleen |
Erb |
| Don |
Ho |
| Allyssa |
Lewis |
| Sherry |
Liu |
| Marlene |
Malcolm |
| Darlene |
Nunes |
| Sarah |
Waddell-Moreno |
Eastern Region
| Sara |
Alexander |
| Jeremy |
Courtney |
| Alexander |
Duquette |
| Kyle |
Lauzon |
| Ashley |
MacGregor |
| Jonathan |
Parker |
| Marianne |
Poirier |
| Angela |
Ritchie |
| Skye |
Sullivan |
| Candice |
Widdifield |
North West Region
| Kayla |
Baxter |
| Stephanie |
Botelho |
| Leah |
Fuhr |
| Chris |
Mutz |
| Leah |
Simon |
| Phyllicia |
Taylor |
South Central Region
| Joseph |
Adamo |
| Carlie |
Davenport |
| Felicia |
Graham |
| Lauren |
Jones |
| Katie |
Kish |
| Shelley Lee |
Lambert |
| Daniel |
McPhail |
| Nancy |
Pedota |
| Evgeny |
Podobedov |
| Monique |
Robinson |
Sout West Region
| Rick |
Buchanan |
| Stacey |
Chambers |
| Amanda |
Ford |
| Stephanie |
Huff |
| Samantha |
Koelewijn |
| David |
Ly |
| Jaide Marie |
Lyons |
| Sharlyn |
Mao |
| Sarah |
Poole |
| Colleen |
Raczycki |
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