Picture Butte, Alta. (12 inside, outside employees) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 2800
Renewal agreement: Effective Jan. 1, 2018, to Dec. 31, 2020. Ratified on March 26, 2018. Signed on May 4, 2018.
Wage adjustments:
Effective Jan. 1, 2018: 2%
Effective Jan. 1, 2019: 2%
Effective Jan. 1, 2020: 2.25%
Paid holidays: 12 days.
Vacations with pay: 10 days prorated to start, 10 days after 1 year, 15 days after 2 years, 20 days after 7 years, 25 days after 15 years, 30 days after 20 years.
Overtime: Time and one-half for all hours in excess of employee’s regular shift. Double time after 4 hours of overtime. May be taken as time off in lieu. May be banked, maximum 60 hours.
Medical benefits: Employer pays 85% of premiums, employee pays 15%. $200 per year to health spending account which may only be used for medical, dental and vision expenses.
Dental: Employer pays 85% of premiums, employee pays 15%. 100% reimbursement for basic, diagnostic services. 50% reimbursement for major, dentures, orthodontics services.
Vision: Employer pays 85% of premiums, employee pays 15% for $400 every 24 months.
Sick leave: 1 1/2 days per month, maximum 25 days.
STD: Employer pays 85% of premiums, employee pays 15% for coverage of 75% of pre-disability earnings, maximum 17 weeks.
LTD: Employer pays 85% of premiums, employee pays 15% for coverage of 75% of pre-disability earnings, maximum $4,500 per month.
Life insurance: Employer pays 85% of premiums, employee pays 15% for coverage of 2 times annual earnings.
Pension: Local Authorities Pension Plan.
Bereavement leave: 5 days for death of mother, father, grandparent, sister, brother, spouse, child, stepparent, stepchild, mother-in-law, guardian, father-in-law, grandchild. 3 days for death of brother-in-law, sister-in-law, niece, nephew, aunt, uncle. 2 additional unpaid days for travel in excess of 500 kilometres.
Seniority – recall rights: 24 months.
Call-in pay: Minimum 2 hours’ pay at overtime rates.
Probationary period: 3 months.
Discipline: Sunset clause is 24 months.
Safety shoes: $250 per year for CSA-approved safety boots.
Uniforms/clothing: Employer will provide coveralls, uniforms, gloves as required.
Sample rates of hourly pay (current, after 4.3% increase):
Municipal clerk
Probationary: $20.45 rising 2 steps to $21.33
Regular: $24.85 rising 2 steps to $25.92
Administrative assistant
Probationary: $17.18 rising 2 steps to $17.91
Regular: $19.38 rising 2 steps to $20.21
Public works foreman
Probationary: $29.18 rising 2 steps to $30.43
Regular: $31.54 rising 2 steps to $32.89
Public works lead-hand
Probationary: $25.38 rising 2 steps to $26.47
Regular: $28.58 rising 2 steps to $29.81
Water and wastewater operator
Probationary: $25.38 rising 2 steps to $26.47
Regular: $28.58 rising 2 steps to $29.81
Public works 1
Probationary: $21.33 rising 2 steps to $22.25
Regular: $23.53 rising 2 steps to $24.54
Public works 2 - utilities assistant
Probationary: $23.32 rising 2 steps to $24.33
Regular: $25.71 rising 2 steps to $26.81
Public works 2 - facilities and parks
Probationary: $23.32 rising 2 steps to $24.33
Regular: $25.71 rising 2 steps to $26.81
Public works 2 - equipment operator
Probationary: $23.32 rising 2 steps to $24.33
Regular: $25.71 rising 2 steps to $26.81
Emergency medical technician
Probationary: $24.17 rising 2 steps to $25.20
Regular: $28.01 rising 2 steps to $29.21
Lead emergency medical technician
Probationary: $24.52 rising 2 steps to $25.57
Regular: $28.92 rising 2 steps to $30.16
Editor’s notes: Standby pay: $300 per week when employer requires employee to be available on standby during off-duty hours. Additional $50 when employee is required to be available on holiday. Medical examinations: Applicants for employment may be required to take medical examination by doctor designated by employee. Cost of medical examination will be borne by employer and will take place prior to commencement of employment.
Wage adjustments:
Effective Jan. 1, 2018: 2%
Effective Jan. 1, 2019: 2%
Effective Jan. 1, 2020: 2.25%
Paid holidays: 12 days.
Vacations with pay: 10 days prorated to start, 10 days after 1 year, 15 days after 2 years, 20 days after 7 years, 25 days after 15 years, 30 days after 20 years.
Overtime: Time and one-half for all hours in excess of employee’s regular shift. Double time after 4 hours of overtime. May be taken as time off in lieu. May be banked, maximum 60 hours.
Medical benefits: Employer pays 85% of premiums, employee pays 15%. $200 per year to health spending account which may only be used for medical, dental and vision expenses.
Dental: Employer pays 85% of premiums, employee pays 15%. 100% reimbursement for basic, diagnostic services. 50% reimbursement for major, dentures, orthodontics services.
Vision: Employer pays 85% of premiums, employee pays 15% for $400 every 24 months.
Sick leave: 1 1/2 days per month, maximum 25 days.
STD: Employer pays 85% of premiums, employee pays 15% for coverage of 75% of pre-disability earnings, maximum 17 weeks.
LTD: Employer pays 85% of premiums, employee pays 15% for coverage of 75% of pre-disability earnings, maximum $4,500 per month.
Life insurance: Employer pays 85% of premiums, employee pays 15% for coverage of 2 times annual earnings.
Pension: Local Authorities Pension Plan.
Bereavement leave: 5 days for death of mother, father, grandparent, sister, brother, spouse, child, stepparent, stepchild, mother-in-law, guardian, father-in-law, grandchild. 3 days for death of brother-in-law, sister-in-law, niece, nephew, aunt, uncle. 2 additional unpaid days for travel in excess of 500 kilometres.
Seniority – recall rights: 24 months.
Call-in pay: Minimum 2 hours’ pay at overtime rates.
Probationary period: 3 months.
Discipline: Sunset clause is 24 months.
Safety shoes: $250 per year for CSA-approved safety boots.
Uniforms/clothing: Employer will provide coveralls, uniforms, gloves as required.
Sample rates of hourly pay (current, after 4.3% increase):
Municipal clerk
Probationary: $20.45 rising 2 steps to $21.33
Regular: $24.85 rising 2 steps to $25.92
Administrative assistant
Probationary: $17.18 rising 2 steps to $17.91
Regular: $19.38 rising 2 steps to $20.21
Public works foreman
Probationary: $29.18 rising 2 steps to $30.43
Regular: $31.54 rising 2 steps to $32.89
Public works lead-hand
Probationary: $25.38 rising 2 steps to $26.47
Regular: $28.58 rising 2 steps to $29.81
Water and wastewater operator
Probationary: $25.38 rising 2 steps to $26.47
Regular: $28.58 rising 2 steps to $29.81
Public works 1
Probationary: $21.33 rising 2 steps to $22.25
Regular: $23.53 rising 2 steps to $24.54
Public works 2 - utilities assistant
Probationary: $23.32 rising 2 steps to $24.33
Regular: $25.71 rising 2 steps to $26.81
Public works 2 - facilities and parks
Probationary: $23.32 rising 2 steps to $24.33
Regular: $25.71 rising 2 steps to $26.81
Public works 2 - equipment operator
Probationary: $23.32 rising 2 steps to $24.33
Regular: $25.71 rising 2 steps to $26.81
Emergency medical technician
Probationary: $24.17 rising 2 steps to $25.20
Regular: $28.01 rising 2 steps to $29.21
Lead emergency medical technician
Probationary: $24.52 rising 2 steps to $25.57
Regular: $28.92 rising 2 steps to $30.16
Editor’s notes: Standby pay: $300 per week when employer requires employee to be available on standby during off-duty hours. Additional $50 when employee is required to be available on holiday. Medical examinations: Applicants for employment may be required to take medical examination by doctor designated by employee. Cost of medical examination will be borne by employer and will take place prior to commencement of employment.
