Petrowest Site C Project Labour Agreement CMAW... · Health and Welfare, Training and Administration Funds. The Union will supply a letter on CMAW letterhead providing the request

May 31, 2015 to December 01, 2023

Petrowest Site C Project Labour Agreementby and between

Construction, Maintenance and Allied Workers CanadaAND

Petrowest B.C. Construction Ltd.

www.cmaw.ca

Petro

Construction, Maintenance and Allied Workers of Canada

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

Website: www.cmaw.ca

Telephone: 604.437.0471Fax: 604.437.1110Email: [email protected]

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Facebook: CMAW Bargaining CouncilTwitter: @CMAWunion

Established in 2004, CMAW’s role is to establish andmaintain the best possible standards of pay, benefits, andworking conditions for members; to organize theunorganized; to promote progressive labour and humanrights legislation; to cooperate with other unions andorganizations to achieve these aims; to encourage socialunionism; to promote and champion workers’ legitimatestruggles; to provide aid and assistance to members sothat they may share in benefits of collective agreementsand favourable employment legislation; and to inform andeducate workers on the principles and policies of theorganization and the benefits they may achieve throughorganization and collective bargaining.

Contacts:

Local 1998 Business Agent Ron Kneller

[email protected]

CMAW President Jan [email protected]

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CMAW Secretary Treasurer Paul [email protected]

CMAW Bargaining Council [email protected]

For CMAW Benefit Plan Enquiries:Green Shield Canada T: 1.888.711.1119 F: 604.444.4413

For Carpentry Workers’ Pension Plan Enquiries:D.A. Townley T: 1.800.663.1356 F: 604.299.8136

For EFAP (Employee Family Assistance Plan)Enquiries 24/7:Shepell fgi T: 1.800.361.5676

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Table of Contents

ARTICLE 1 OBJECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

ARTICLE 2 EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION; PROJECT REQUIREMENTS . . . 1

ARTICLE 3 EXTENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

ARTICLE 4 MONETARY PACKAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

ARTICLE 5 MONTHLY REMITTANCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

ARTICLE 6 HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

ARTICLE 7 TRAVEL PREMIUMS AND OUT-OF-TOWN PROJECTS . . . . . . . . . 23

ARTICLE 8 HIRING AND MOBILITY OF WORKFORCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

ARTICLE 9 JOB STEWARDS AND UNION REPRESENTATIVES . . . . . . . . . . . 30

ARTICLE 10 HEALTH AND SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

ARTICLE 11 WORKING CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

ARTICLE 12 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE & DISCIPLINARY ACTION . . . . . . . . . 38

ARTICLE 13 MANAGEMENT RIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

ARTICLE 14 SAVINGS CLAUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

ARTICLE 15 LEGALITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

ARTICLE 16 GENDER CLAUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

ARTICLE 17 WAGE RE-OPENER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

PREMIUMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

WAGE RATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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(The Employer and the Union are each a “Party” andtogether are the “Parties” to this Agreement.)

ARTICLE 1 OBJECTThe objectives of the Parties under thisAgreement are to: provide fair and reasonableworking conditions and job security forEmployees (as defined below) hired by theEmployer to work on British Columbia Hydroand Power Authority’s (“BC Hydro”) Site CClean Energy Project (the “Project”), promoteharmonious employment relationships betweenall Employers in respect of the Project includingbetween the Employer and Employees, providemutually agreed methods of resolving disputesand grievances arising out of the terms andconditions of this Agreement, prevent strikes,work stoppages and lockouts, enable thedevelopment of skills of Employees for their andthe Employer’s mutual benefit, avoid or preventunnecessary expenses and delays in relation tothe performance of work on the Project, andpromote good public relations for the Employerand Employees.

ARTICLE 2 EFFECTIVE DATE ANDDURATION; PROJECTSPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

2.000 The Parties agree that the provisions of thisArticle 2 shall apply and take precedence overany other provisions to the contrary containedelsewhere in this Agreement.

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2.100 This Agreement shall apply for the period fromand including May 31, 2015 and shall continue forthe duration of any work performed by theEmployer on the Project, which is anticipated tocontinue through December 1, 2023 in the eventthe contractor parties with whom the Employeris collaborating in respect of the Project areawarded, and enter into a contract with BCHydro for performance of, the Works (as definedbelow).

2.200 The Union acknowledges that the Employer isbidding on, in collaboration with other parties,and intends to undertake and perform work inrelation to the Main Civil Works portion of theProject as described in the Request ForProposals issued by BC Hydro, referenced asRFP #1824, including all addenda issued by BCHydro thereunder (such portion of the Project isreferred to herein as the “Works”).

2.300 The Parties agree that this Agreement shall applyto the Works and not to any other workperformed on or for the Project. In submittingany pricing for its performance of the Works,whether to parties with whom the Employer iscollaborating for purposes of the Works or to BCHydro or otherwise, the Employer may rely onthe terms of this Agreement including the hourlywage rates and other information referenced inor attached to this Agreement.

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2.400 The Parties acknowledge and agree that thisAgreement shall only apply to the employees ofthe Employer who are members of the Unionand who are hired as employees of the Employerto perform labour and other operations in relationto the Works in exchange for wages paid on anhourly basis for which a corresponding hourlywage rate is established by and set forth in thisAgreement (such employee members arereferred to in this Agreement individually as an“Employee” and collectively as the “Employees”).

2.500 The Union agrees that no bargaining relationshipis or will be deemed to be formed under or inrelation to this Agreement with (i) BC Hydro, (ii)any party or contractor that engages theEmployer to perform or to supply personnel forperformance of the Works or any other work onthe Project or elsewhere, or (iii) any of theirrespective successors or affiliated companies.

2.600 The Union acknowledges and agrees that thereshall be no strikes, work stoppages, workslowdowns or other disruptive activities engagedin by the Union or by the Employees in respectof the Works or the Project. In the event anysuch disruptive activity occurs, the Union willundertake to act immediately and instruct itsEmployee members to cease the disruptiveactivity. For purposes of this Agreement, theParties acknowledge and agree that a suspension,termination or stoppage of any part of the Worksby BC Hydro or any governmental authority shall



not constitute a work stoppage or disruptiveactivity by the Union or by the Employees.

2.700 The Parties acknowledge and agree that theProject is an “open site” and that non-unionpersonnel, subcontractors, suppliers, BC Hydropersonnel and members of other unions,including employees of the Employer who arenot members of the Union, are allowed to workand will be working on the site, including in theperformance of the Works. It is a violation of thisAgreement for any Party, or its employees orrepresentatives, to harm or impede harmoniousrelations on the site or otherwise in respect ofthe Project.

2.800 All employees of the Employer, includingEmployees to which this Agreement applies,must comply with all health and safety rules andprocedures, drug and alcohol testing, site accessand security requirements, environmentalpolicies and restrictions, and other rules or codesof conduct applicable to personnel located on oradjacent to the Project site, including thoseestablished or mandated by BC Hydro or theEmployer.

2.901 The Union acknowledges and agrees thatemployees of the Employer, including Employeesto which this Agreement applies, must notengage in any form of violence, harassment,intimidation, bullying or any other disparagingconduct directed at or in relation to any otheremployee or personnel at the site of the Project.



2.902 Any Employee acting in violation of, or not inconformance with, this Article 2 may be subjectto immediate removal from the Project site byBC Hydro, or by the Employer.

2.903 Neither the Union nor any person acting on itsbehalf will initiate, pursue or endorse any activityfor the purpose of recruitment or representationof employees, contractors or consultantsrepresented by other unions, including changesin representation or raids, whether in connectionwith the Works or otherwise in respect of theProject, to the extent doing so is not allowed byBC Hydro.

2.904 If requested or required by BC Hydro, theParties agree that a copy of this Agreement maybe provided to BC Hydro in connection with theWorks or the above referenced Request ForProposals.

ARTICLE 3 EXTENT3.100 Work Jurisdiction

The Employer recognizes the Union as theexclusive Bargaining agent for all Employeemembers of the Union employed as a Carpenter,Carpenter Apprentice, Carpenter Foreman,General Foreman, Helper and Utility Persons inthe bargaining unit, as such positions are definedin Schedule “A.” The Parties Employer furtheragree that, by their mutual agreement in writing,Employees, including those having other trade



classifications, may be added to or subtractedfrom the positions of employment to which thisAgreement applies.

3.101 This Agreement shall apply in respect ofEmployees involved in the construction of theWorks on the Site “C” Project. The Employerrecognizes the Construction Maintenance andAllied Workers Union as the exclusive bargainingagent for the Employees, as defined above. TheParties acknowledge and agree that thisAgreement shall not apply to the Employer’sprofessional, supervisory, project management oradministrative staff, or to its other employeeswho are not members of the Union.

3.200 SubcontractingThe Union acknowledges and agrees that theEmployer, and any party who engages orcontracts with the Employer in respect of theWorks, is allowed and may elect to subcontractany portion or scope of the Works to any otherparty, as a subcontractor or otherwise, in theirsole discretion.

ARTICLE 4 MONETARY PACKAGE4.100 Allocation of Monetary Package

The Union retains the right subject to reasonablenotice to reallocate contributions to the Pension,Health and Welfare, Training and AdministrationFunds. The Union will supply a letter on CMAWletterhead providing the request to do so.



4.200 Minimum Straight Time Hourly Rates

4.201 The schedule of minimum straight time hourlywage rates as provided for within Schedule Ashall apply to all work performed in accordancewith this Agreement.

4.202 Nothing in this Agreement precludes theEmployer from paying above the minimumstraight time hourly wage rates specified in thisAgreement.

4.300 Employee Classifications

4.301 Foremen

(a) A Foreman shall be defined as an Employeewho issues orders or gives direction to otherEmployees. All direction given to anEmployee(s) shall be provided by theForeman to whom such Employee(s) isregularly assigned.

(b) The minimum straight time hourly wage ratefor a Foreman shall be one hundred andfifteen percent (115%) of the applicableJourneyperson. The rate for a GeneralForeman shall be one-hundred and twenty-five percent (125%) of the minimum straighttime hourly wage rate on the project. Inaddition to such rate, a Foreman or GeneralForeman shall also be paid all otherpremiums (i.e. holiday pay, overtime, etc.)which otherwise apply in accordance withthis Agreement.



4.302 Apprentices

(a) All references to Apprentices shall begoverned by the Regulations and of theApprenticeship Act excepting wage rates asthey affect the respective trade.

(b) Apprentices shall be paid a percentage of thebase Journeyman rate as follows:

Four Year First Year - 55%Schedue Second Year - 70%

Third Year - 80%Fourth Year - 90%

Three Year First Year - 60%Schedue Second Year - 75%

Third Year - 90%

Two Year First Year - 60%Schedue Second Year - 90%

(b) All apprentices employed under the terms ofthis Agreement shall be members in goodstanding of the Union.

(c) The maximum ratio of apprentices tojourneymen on the job will be oneapprentice to one journeyperson, unlessotherwise required by governmentlegislation. This ratio may be amended bymutual agreement in the Pre-Job Conferenceor through some other written agreement.

(d) All apprentices shall work with the tools ofthe trade and shall be under the supervisionof a journeyperson.



(e) The Employer shall give preference of re-employment to an apprentice following anassigned session of vocational school, if workis available.

4.400 Annual Vacation and Statutory Holidays

4.401 Vacation Pay and Statutory Holiday PayAnnual vacation pay shall be six percent (6%) ofgross earnings and statutory holiday pay shall besix percent (6%) of gross earnings. Annualvacation pay and statutory holiday pay shall becombined at the rate of twelve percent (12%) ofgross earnings, and shall be paid to eachEmployee on each pay cheque and upontermination of employment.

4.402 Annual VacationAn Employee may take up to 15 work days ofannual vacation in any calendar year. Thevacation period shall be arranged by mutualagreement between the Employee and theEmployer.

4.403 Statutory Holidays

(a) The following statutory holidays shall applyto all work governed by this Agreement.

New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, EasterMonday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, the Fridaypreceding BC Day, BC Day, the Friday precedingLabour Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day,Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day,and/or any other day so proclaimed by the



federal and/or provincial government. When astatutory holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday,the following working day(s) shall be observed.

(b) All work performed on statutory holidays, ordays observed in place thereof, shall be paidfor at double (2) times the otherwiseapplicable straight time hourly wage rate.

4.500 Employer Contributions

The schedule of Employer contributions asprovided for within Schedule A attached heretoshall apply to all work performed in accordancewith this Agreement. All Employer contributionsshall be calculated on the basis of “hours earned”.

4.501 Union Benefit Plan

(a) The Employer shall contribute the requiredamount(s) to the Union Benefit Plan in themanner set forth in Article 5.000. Suchamount(s), and the effective date(s)applicable thereto, shall be as stipulatedwithin Schedule A hereto.

(b) The required Employer contribution to theUnion Pension Plan on behalf of Apprenticesshall be the applicable percentage of therequired Employer contribution forJourneypersons in accordance with Article4.302(b).

4.502 Union Pension Plan

(a) The Employer shall contribute the requiredamount(s) to the Union Pension Plan in the



manner set forth in Article 5.000. Such amount(s),and the effective date(s) applicable thereto, shallbe as stipulated within Schedule A attachedhereto.

4.503 Union Administration and Training FundsThe Employer shall contribute the requiredamount(s) to each of the Union Administrationand Training Funds in the manner set forth inArticle 5.000. Such amount(s), and the effectivedate(s) applicable thereto, shall be as stipulatedwithin Schedule A attached hereto.

4.504 CMAW Apprenticeship and Training FundThe Employer shall contribute the requiredamount(s) to the CMAW Apprenticeship andTraining Fund in the manner set forth in Article5.000. Such amount(s), and the effective date(s)applicable thereto, shall be as stipulated withinSchedule A attached hereto.

4.600 Employee Deductions

4.601 Field DuesThe Employer shall deduct such hourly amount forField Dues as directed by the Union, and shallforward such deductions to the Union in themanner set forth in Article 5.000.

4.602 Union Check-OffThe Employer shall deduct such hourly amountfor Union Check-Off as directed by a Union, andshall forward such deductions to the Union on amonthly basis. Union Check-Off shall bededucted from every Employee working on a



project located within the Union’s geographicaljurisdiction who has authorized such deduction.Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Union retainsthe right to not require the deduction of UnionCheck-Off.

4.700 Payment of Wages

4.701 The Employer shall, at least every second Friday,pay to each Employee all wages, premiums,allowances and annual vacation pay and statutoryholiday pay earned by the Employee to a day notmore than seven (7) calendar days prior to thedate of payment. If a statutory holiday falls on theregular pay day, payment shall be made thepreceding day. Payment shall be made duringworking hours and may be made by cheque orelectronic deposit.

4.702 The Employer shall pay all monies (eg. wages,annual vacation pay, statutory holiday pay, etc.)which are owing to an Employee at the time oftermination of employment. Alternatively, theEmployer shall mail a cheque to the Employee inpayment of such monies not later than threeworking days.

4.703 The Employer shall provide a separate ordetachable itemized statement with each pay,clearly showing the: (i) Employee’s name, (ii)number of straight time hours worked and wagerate(s) paid for such hours, (iii) number ofovertime hours worked and wage rate(s) paidfor such hours, (iv) premiums, (v) allowances, (vi)



annual vacation and statutory holiday pay, and(vii) total deductions from gross earnings.

4.704 Where an Employee is not paid in accordancewith Articles 4.801 and 4.802, such Employeeshall be deemed to be still on the payroll of theEmployer and shall receive his usual wages andconditions until there is compliance with theconditions.

4.800 Payroll FailuresWhere there have been instances of payrollfailures by an Employer, or the principals ordirectors thereof, or payroll requirements havenot been met, the Union shall have the right toinspect such Employer’s payroll, and/or requirethe posting of a suitable bond, and/or requirethat payment of wages and other payrollrequirements be made by cash or certifiedcheque.

ARTICLE 5 MONTHLY REMITTANCESThe timely remittance of Employer contributionsand Employee deductions required in accordancewith this Agreement is essential for the protectionof the Employees and other beneficiaries.

5.100 General Provisions

5.101 The Employer shall remit all Employercontributions and Employee deductions requiredunder the terms of this Agreement, on behalf of allEmployees working under the terms of thisAgreement. Refer to Schedule A attached hereto.



5.102 Such Employer remittance shall:

(a) be made by a single payment, payable toCMAW Fund, inclusive of all obligationsarising from hours up to the close of theEmployer’s payroll ending closest to the lastday of the preceding calendar month, and

(b) be accompanied by a correctly completedMonthly Report to the Administrator, and

(c) be received by the CMAW Fund not laterthan the fifteenth (15th) day of the monthfollowing that for which such payments arepayable.

5.200 Monthly Report to the AdministratorThe Union shall supply Employers with copies ofthe Monthly Report to the Administrator, and theUnion shall bear the cost of producing suchReports.

ARTICLE 6 HOURS OF WORK ANDOVERTIME

6.100 Regular Hours

6.101 Eight (8) hours shall constitute the regular workday and five (5) days, forty (40) hours shallconstitute the regular work week.

6.102 The regular work week shall commence Monday7 am and conclude Friday at 3:30 pm, and theregular work day shall be as per the followingschedule:



Straight Time: 7:00 am to 11:00 noon 4.0 hoursMeal: 11:00 noon to 11:30 pm 0.0 hours

11:30 pm to 3:30 pm 4.0 hoursTotal Straight Time Hours: 8.0 hours

6.103 Starting and Stopping TimesNotwithstanding any/all contrary provisions ofthis Agreement:

(a) The starting and stopping time on a projectmay be varied by the maximum of one (1)hour earlier or later than the normal 7:00 amstart at the Employer’s discretion. TheEmployer shall be responsible for a suitablesignal for all starting and stopping times.

(b) The starting time of the Employees shall befrom the designated lockup or tool room,and a five (5) minute “pick-up” period shallbe provided prior to the stopping time.

6.104 Notice of TerminationThe Employer shall provide an Employee withone (1) hours’ notice of termination, or onehours pay in lieu thereof. The Employee shall usesuch notice to gather his personal tools andprepare such tools for the next project.

6.200 Overtime HoursAll hours of overtime shall be payable at one andone-half (1½) times the otherwise applicablestraight time hourly wage rate. Unless work isperformed on statutory holidays. All hoursworked on statutory holidays shall be at doubletime (2).



6.300 Compressed Work WeekA compressed work week may be established bythe Employer with the mutual agreement of theUnion. Alternatively, the Employer may establisha compressed work week without the mutualagreement of the Union if requested to do so bythe project client. The Employer shall notify theUnion, in writing, upon receiving such a request.The terms and conditions of such compressedwork week shall supersede any/all contraryprovisions of this Agreement.

6.301 Hours of Work

(a) Ten (10) straight time hours (8:00 am to 6:30pm, inclusive of a meal break) shall constitutethe compressed work week day shift. Forty(40) straight time hours, Monday throughThursday inclusive, or Tuesday throughFriday inclusive, shall constitute the regularwork week.

(b) Ten (10) straight time hours (6:30 pm to 5:00am, inclusive of a meal break) shall constitutethe compressed work week afternoon shift.Forty (40) straight time hours, Mondaythrough Thursday inclusive, or Tuesdaythrough Friday inclusive, shall constitute theregular work week. The applicable shiftpremium shall apply.

(c) Notwithstanding Articles 6.301 (a) and (b),the scheduled start time of the shift may bevaried by up to one (1) hour earlier or laterat the discretion of the Employer.



6.302 Statutory HolidaysUnless otherwise mutually agreed upon by theparties,

(a) when a statutory holiday falls on the Friday ofa Monday through Thursday compressedwork week, such statutory holiday shall beobserved on the Thursday.

(b) when a statutory holiday falls on the Mondayof a Tuesday through Friday compressedwork week, such statutory holiday shall beobserved on the Tuesday

(c) when a statutory holiday falls on a regularwork day of a compressed work week, suchstatutory holiday shall be observed on suchregular work day.

6.400 Shifts

6.401 Scheduling of Shifts

(a) The Employer may schedule an afternoonand/or night shift if/as required. It shall not benecessary for there to be a day shift in orderfor there to be an afternoon and/or a nightshift.

(b) Two (2) consecutive days shall be necessaryto constitute an afternoon shift and three (3)consecutive days shall be necessary toconstitute a night shift.



6.402 Shift Cycles

(a) Shift Cycle 1 – 4 days of 10 hours, followed by 3 days off

Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Straight Time 10 10 10 10 0 0 0Overtime 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

(b) Shift Cycle 2 – 5 days of 10 hours, followed by 2 days off

Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Straight Time 10 10 10 10 0 0 0Overtime 0 0 0 0 10 0 0

(c) Shift Cycle 3 – 10 days of 10 hours, followed by 4 days off

Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Straight Time 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5Overtime 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5Day 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Straight Time 6.5 6.5 6.5 0 0 0 0Overtime 3.5 3.5 3.5 0 0 0 0

(d) Shift Cycle 4 – 14 days of 10 hours, followed by 7 days off

Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Straight Time 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5Overtime 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5Day 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Straight Time 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5Overtime 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5Day 15 16 17 18 19 20 21Straight Time 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Overtime 0 0 0 0 0 0 0



(e) Shift Cycle 5 – 21 days of 10 hours, followed by 7 days off

Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Straight Time 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5Overtime 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5Day 8 9 10 11 12 13 14Straight Time 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5Overtime 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5Day 15 16 17 18 19 20 21Straight Time 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5Overtime 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5Day 22 23 24 25 26 27 28Straight Time 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Overtime 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Scheduled breaks will include a Sunday wheneverpossible.

6.403 Shift Premiums

The Employer may schedule an afternoon and/ornight shift as required. It shall not be necessaryfor there to be a day shift in order for there tobe an afternoon and/or night shift. Two (2)consecutive days shall be necessary to constitutean afternoon shift and three (3) consecutive daysshall be necessary to constitute a night shift.Where these shifts are not maintained for theseconsecutive working days, all time will be paid atovertime rates.

The Employer shall pay a shift premium over andabove the otherwise applicable minimum straighttime hourly wage rate to any Employee who is



employed on an afternoon or night shift. Theminimum straight time hourly wage rateapplicable for all other Employee classificationshall be recalculated accordingly. Such shiftpremium shall be paid in accordance with thefollowing schedule.

Notwithstanding any contrary interpretation ofthe following schedule, a shift commencing at3:30 p.m. shall be deemed to be an afternoonshift and a shift commencing at 8:30 p.m. shall bedeemed to be a night shift. Overtime onafternoon and nights shifts shall be payable for allhours of work performed in excess of eight (8)hours per shift. These shift premiums will not bepaid for Saturday, Sunday or statutory holidays.

Day Shift: No shift premium

Afternoon Shift: Three dollars

($3.00) per hourworked on any shift whichcommences between 3:30p.m. and 8:30 p.m. secondand subsequent meal breaksare not considered to behours worked.

Night Shift: Three dollars

($3.00) per hour worked on any shift whichcommences between 8:30p.m. and before 1:01 a.m.



second and subsequent mealbreaks are not considered tobe hours worked.

6.500 Call-Out Time

6.501 An Employee who arrives for work but does notwork during the work day will receive aminimum of two (2) hours pay at his prevailinghourly rate. An Employee who starts work but isprevented from completing his normal work daywill receive a minimum of four (4) hours pay athis prevailing hourly rate. If an Employee worksmore than four (4) hours he will receive timeworked.

6.502 Notwithstanding Article 6.501, when workcannot commence or continue due to inclementweather for reasons of safety, the Employer shalldecide which Employees shall be required towork inside and the Job Steward shall discusswith the remainder of the crew whether theywish to continue to work or not. In the event amajority agree that work cannot proceed, thenonly time actually worked shall be paid.

6.600 Rest Breaks

6.601 Two (2) rest breaks of fifteen (15) minutesduration each shall be provided during ascheduled eight (8) hour or nine (9) hour shift.Notwithstanding the foregoing, a third rest breakof fifteen (15) minutes duration shall be providedafter eight (8) hours if the shift is subsequentlyextended beyond eight (8) hours or nine (9)



hours up to a maximum of ten (10) hours. Referalso to Article 6.702.

6.602 Notwithstanding Article 6.601, only two (2) restbreaks shall be provided on a scheduled shift often (10) hours. The parties agree that a shift often (10) hours shall not be deemed to be ascheduled shift of ten (10) hours unless theEmployees have been so advised prior to thecompletion of the previous days’ shift.

6.603 Rest breaks shall be taken at a locationdetermined by mutual agreement between theEmployer and the Union.

6.700 Meal Breaks

6.701 Regularly Scheduled Shifts of Ten (10)Hours or LessOne (1) meal break of one-half (½) hour shall beprovided on all regularly scheduled shifts of ten(10) hours or less. Such meal break shall bescheduled as near as is practical to the mid-pointof the shift and shall not be considered as timeworked.

6.702 Shifts in Excess of Ten (10) HoursWhen Employees are required to work extendeddaily hours in excess of eleven (11) hours, theEmployer shall be required, following the tenth(10th) hour, to provide a hot meal at no cost tothe Employees, for those involved. One-half(1/2) hour at the straight time rate of pay shall beallowed for the consumption of the meal. Shouldan Employee be requested to continue work,



then an additional hot meal shall be providedevery additional four (4) hours under the sameconditions as above.

On projects when it is impractical for thecontractor to provide a hot meal, the Employeeshall receive a paid fifteen (15) minute break atthe applicable rate of pay and the Employer shallpay a meal allowance of thirty (30) dollars in lieuof the meal and time spent to consume the meal.

ARTICLE 7 TRAVEL PREMIUMS ANDOUT-OF-TOWN PROJECTS

Notwithstanding any provision of Article 7, the Employerand the Union may mutually agree in writing to alter theterms regarding daily travel, LOA, and meal allowances.

7.100 Daily Travel Premium

7.101 Local Resident Employees

A bona fide local resident will be defined tomean any person residing within a distancedefined at the Pre-Job Conference of the projectand has resided within such distance of the sitefor a period of not less than thirty (30) days priorto the commencement of the project.

(a) A Local Resident Employee shall travel dailybetween his residence and the project, andshall receive a daily travel premium inaccordance with the following schedule. Suchpremium shall be payable each way, each day,and the distance travelled shall be calculated



from the centre of the incorporated city,town, village, or district in or nearest towhich such Employee is residing, to theproject. If a Local Resident Employeechooses to utilize camp facilities then thatEmployee does not receive any daily travelallowance.

0 km - 50 km: no premium

Over 50 km: fifty-five cents ($0.55) per km

(b) The daily travel premium shall be non-taxable to the extent allowed by the CanadaRevenue Agency for mileage expensereimbursements

7.200 Initial and Terminal Travel

7.201 The Employer shall pay an initial and terminaltravel allowance to any Employee who travels toa travel hub as identified in 7.202. Suchallowance shall be:

(a) Employees residing between 50 and 100kmfrom their designated travel hub $75.00

(b) Employees residing between 100 and 150km from their designated travel hub $100.00

(c) Employees residing beyond over 150 kmfrom their designated travel hub $125.00

(d) Refer to Article 7.202 for further clarificationand exceptions.

7.202 The three travel hubs shall be Calgary, AB,Vancouver, BC and Kamloops, BC.



Notwithstanding any/all contrary provision(s) ofthis Agreement:

(a) Air TravelWhere an Employee requests to use airtravel to travel to Fort St. John, thefollowing terms and conditions shall prevail.

(i) The Employer shall pay for airfare,inclusive of any/all related fees and taxes.The Employer will supply transportationfrom the Fort St. John airport to theProject.

(b) Timing of PaymentThe Employer shall ensure that anEmployee receives payment for theapplicable initial travel allowance and any/allapplicable reimbursements for incurredexpenses within seven (7) calendar days ofthe Employee’s first shift on the project.Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Unionand the Employer may mutually agree tovary this requirement. Such agreement shallbe reached prior to the commencement ofwork on the project, and prior to date oftender if possible.

(c) Termination of EmploymentIn the event an Employee voluntarilyterminates his/her own employment afterhaving been on the project for less thanfifteen (15) calendar days, the Employershall not be required to pay the Employee’s



terminal travel allowance, and shalladditionally be entitled to deduct the initialtravel allowance already paid from theEmployee’s final pay cheque.

(d) Standard “Lump Sum” Amount OptionWhere a variety of travel distances exist forEmployees to a particular project, theEmployer and the Union may agree upon astandard initial and terminal travel allowance“lump sum” amount which shall be paid toall applicable Employees on the project.Such agreement shall be reached prior tothe commencement of work on the project,and prior to date of tender if possible.

7.300 Room and BoardThe intention of the Employer and the Union isthat all Employees employed by Petrowest B.C.Construction Ltd. will be residing in the Projectworker accommodation facilities and that livingout allowance (LOA) will not be paid. Subject toany restrictions imposed by BC Hydro in respectof any LOA, in the event the camp is unavailable,the Employer will provide Room and Board forall Employees that would normally have residedin the Project worker accommodation facilities.

This Article does not apply to local residentEmployees as identified in Section 7.101.

7.400 Pre-Tender and Pre-Job Conferences

The Employer and the Union will review theintended application of all travel and



accommodation provisions with respect to anout-of-town project in order to confirm that acommon understanding exists. Such review andconfirmation should take place prior to thecommencement of work, or if possible, prior tothe date of tender.

7.500 Turnaround Pay

7.501 For Employees who are receiving Employersupplied transportation or flights, no allowancewill be paid. For those employees that providetheir own transportation to the site will be paid aturnaround allowance in accordance with thefollowing schedule:

0 km to 249 km n/a250 km to 500 km $125501 km to 750 km $250751 km to 1,000 km $300Over 1,000 km $350

This mileage shall be computed from the Projectto the Employee’s place of residence.

7.502 There shall be no cash payment in lieu ofturnaround pay, unless otherwise mutuallyagreed between the Union and the Employer.

7.600 Marshalling Points

7.601 On camp projects, no walking time shall be paidup to 2,500 feet from the work site. Beyond2,500 feet, up to thirty (30) minutes travel eachway, the Employer shall supply transportation.Travel time shall be paid at prevailing rates fortime in excess of thirty (30) minutes.



7.602 Where camps are maintained, it is understoodand agreed that the period from the time ofdeparture from the marshalling point in the camparea until the time of return to that point onconclusion of work, excluding the meal periodwhere applicable, shall be paid at the applicablestraight time or overtime hourly wage rate.

ARTICLE 8 HIRING AND MOBILITY OFWORKFORCE

8.100 Name Request Employees and UnionDispatch Employees

8.101 The Employer may name request any/allmembers of the Union who have worked for theEmployer within the previous twelve (12)months, and employ such members on theproject.

8.102 Otherwise, the Union shall have the right todispatch all Employees required by the Employeron the project, providing such Employees aremembers of the Union.

8.200 Notwithstanding Article 8.100, if the Local isunable to dispatch Employees within forty-eight(48) hours of the Local’s receipt of theEmployer’s dispatch request, the Employer mayproceed as follows, but only to the extent thatdoing so is necessary to fulfill the Employer’sdispatch request.

(a) Transfer to the project any/all remainingEmployees currently on the Employer’s



payroll, regardless of the CMAW Local ofsuch Employees, and/or request the Local todispatch any/all required Employees fromanother Local which is an affiliate member ingood standing of the Union. When makingsuch a request, the Employer shall retain theright to choose the order in which suchother Local(s) are contacted. The intent ofthe parties is to minimize the cost to theEmployer for initial and terminal travel.

8.300 Differentiation of Employee ClassificationsNotwithstanding any/all contrary provisions ofthis Agreement, the Union shall not make anyattempt to dispatch an Employee of a differentEmployee classification (i.e. Journeyperson,Apprentice, Material Handler/Pre-Apprentice)than was requested by the Employer. Inparticular, the Union shall not make any attemptto restrict or deny the Employer from hiring themaximum ratio of Apprentices permitted.

8.400 Reduction in Project CrewThe Employer shall notify the Job Steward priorto a reduction in the size of the project crew.

8.500 Rehiring of Injured EmployeesThe Employer shall give preference of re-employment to an injured Employee when suchEmployee is able to return to work, providedsufficient work is available.



ARTICLE 9 JOB STEWARDS ANDUNION REPRESENTATIVES

9.100 Job Stewards

9.101 For the purpose of representation with theEmployer, the Union will function and berecognized as follows:

a) The Union has the right to select or appointstewards to assist the employees inpresenting any complaints or grievances theyhave to representatives of the Employer andto enforce and administer the ProjectSpecific Labour Agreement. The Union shallnotify the Employer of the appointment of allJob Stewards.

b) Job Stewards shall be recognized on theProject and shall not be discriminated againstfor acting as a duly appointed representativeof the Union. The Employer shall provide aJob Steward with sufficient time to carry outhis duties.

c) Stewards will receive the hourly premium asset out in Schedule “A”. The Union will advisethe Employer in writing the name(s) of thesteward(s).

d) The steward shall be one of the last three (3)employees on the project.

e) The Union shall have a Job Stewardappointed on site at all times.



9.102 The Union acknowledges that stewards haveregular duties to perform as Employees of theEmployer. Stewards will be given time during thework day to perform their union duties.

The Employer will pay stewards at their regularhourly rate for time spent attending such dutiesduring their working hours.

9.200 Union Representatives

9.201 Duly appointed representatives of the Union arerepresentatives of the Employees in all matterspertaining to this Agreement, particularly for thepurpose of processing grievances, negotiatingamendments to and renewals of this Agreementand enforcing the Employees’ collectivebargaining rights, as well as any other rightsunder this Agreement and under the law. TheUnion will advise the Employer, in writing, of thename(s) of its duly appointed Representative(s).

9.202 Representatives of the Union will have access tovisit job sites during normal working hourssubject to the following:

a) the Union representative will identify himselfto the Project supervisor upon arriving at theProject;

b) the Union representative will not interferewith the progress of the Works.

9.300 Leave of AbsenceThe Employer shall grant a non-paid leave ofabsence to an Employee when requested, in



writing, to do so by the Union. Such leave shallbe for the purpose of attending to Unionbusiness, and shall not jeopardize the Employee’scontinued employment. Notwithstanding theforegoing, the Employer may deny such requestfor valid reasons.

ARTICLE 10 HEALTH AND SAFETY

10.100 Safety Equipment

10.101 The Employer shall supply to Employees, at nocost, all safety equipment, including hearingprotective devices, except personal apparel (i.e.safety hats and rubber clothing). Only safety beltswith leg and shoulder straps are to be used.

10.102 All equipment, tools, and materials shall conformand be utilized in conformity with applicableprovincial and/or federal regulations, acts andlaws. Employer safety regulations shall becomplied with provided they are not inconsistentwith the foregoing. It shall not be considered aviolation of this Agreement should anEmployee(s) refuse to work in conditions and/oruse equipment that do not meet prescribedsafety standards and/or regulations.

10.103 The Employer shall supply welders’ leather vestsor jackets and leather gauntlet gloves to allEmployees assigned to welding work, on a“charge-out” basis.



10.200 Accident Prevention Regulations

10.201 The parties to this Agreement shall, at all times,comply with the accident prevention regulationsof the Occupational Health and Safety Act and anyrefusal on the part of an Employee to work incontravention of such regulations shall not bedeemed to be a breach of this Agreement. NoEmployee shall be discharged because suchEmployee fails to work under unsafe conditionsas set out in the regulations.

10.202 Any refusal by an Employee to abide by knownOccupational Health and Safety Act regulations orposted Employer safety regulations, after beingduly warned, may be sufficient cause fordismissal.

10.203 Any Employee may refuse to work where, in theopinion of such Employee, adequate safetyprecautions have not been provided.

10.300 Project InspectionsThe Job Steward, or where there is a safetycommittee a Union representative of suchcommittee, shall accompany the OccupationHealth and Safety Inspector on all projectinspections.

10.400 Injured or Sick Employees

10.401 The Employer shall cover all transportation costsnot otherwise covered by the WCB for anyEmployee residing in Employer suppliedaccommodation who is injured on the project and



subsequently requires transportation to either hispoint of dispatch or back to the project. Theforegoing shall also apply for any Employeeresiding in Employer supplied accommodationwho becomes ill or is injured in an accident notcovered by WCB, if the first aid attendant or adoctor recommends off-site treatment or a returnto the Employee's point of hire.

10.402 If an Employee requires off-site medical attentionwhich necessitates no return to work on thatday, or where a qualified Industrial First AidAttendant recommends rest until the next day,then the injured Employee shall be paid for thefull shift.

10.403 Refer also to Article 8.500 and Article 11.502.

10.500 Drug and Alcohol TestingThe parties agree that a Drug and Alcohol Policywill be in effect as set forth in the “CanadianModel”.

ARTICLE 11 WORKING CONDITIONS11.100 Harassment

The Union and the Employer recognize the rightof Employees to work in an environment freefrom harassment.

11.200 Project Facilities

11.201 ToiletsChemical or flush toilets shall be provided fromthe commencement of work on all projects.



When sewer or chemical toilets are not available,sanitary facilities shall be provided in accordancewith local sanitary regulations. Toilet houses shallbe of fibreglass or rubber compoundconstruction, and shall be cleaned out daily. Toiletpaper shall be provided. There shall be aminimum of one (1) toilet for every fifteen (15)building tradespersons on a project.

11.202 Drinking WaterWhere there is no running tap water available,cool drinking water in approved sanitarycontainers shall be provided. Paper cups and salttablets shall also be supplied.

11.203 Telephone AccessA telephone(s) shall be made available to allEmployees at all times for incoming or outgoingemergency purposes, and incoming messagesshall be relayed immediately.

11.204 Clean Up FacilitiesThe Employer shall provide clean up facilities,hand cleaner and paper towels.

11.300 Lockup

11.301 A lockup shall be provided for Employees andsuch lockup shall be located on the ground flooror first floor of the project. If multiple shifts arebeing worked, a separate lockup shall beprovided for each shift. Lockups shall be used fortools, drying clothes, as a dressing room.



11.302 Each lockup shall have tool racks, tables andbenches with provision for drying clothes andshall be of an adequate size to allow a minimumof fifteen (15) square feet per Employee.

11.303 Each lockup shall have windows and venting withadequate lighting and provision for continuousheat twenty-four (24) hours a day.

11.304 The Employer shall be responsible for having thelunchroom cleaned out daily and kept clear ofbuilding material and other constructionparaphernalia.

11.400 Tools, Equipment and Protective Clothing

11.401 The tools of an Employee starting a new job shallbe in good condition and shall be kept so on theEmployer’s time.

11.402 The cost of transporting an Employee’s toolsshall be paid for by the Employer.Notwithstanding the foregoing, althoughEmployees will normally take their tools withthem, when the Employer makes otherarrangements for transporting an Employee’stools such Employee shall not suffer loss ofwages because their tools are not available tothem. The Employer agrees to transport thetools of an injured or sick Employee to theEmployee’s point of dispatch.

11.403 If the following tools or equipment - ladder,straight edge, saw horse, stapling gun, handclamp, power tools, or any other than ordinary



tradespersons’ tools, are desirable for the bettercarrying out of work, they shall be supplied bythe Employer.

11.404 When the Employer takes Employees’ saws tobe filed in a shop, every effort shall be made totake them to a Union shop. In the event thatsaw(s) are lost, the Employer shall replace thesewith new saw(s) of equal quality.

11.405 In the event an Employee’s outer clothing and/orfootwear is substantially damaged due to thehandling of creosoted or tarred materials orchemical substances in the line of the Employee’sduties, and protective clothing has not otherwisebeen provided, cost of cleaning or replacementwill be borne by the Employer.

11.500 InsuranceAn Employee shall submit an inventory of histools and working apparel on the project to theEmployer upon request, and the Employer shallreplace an Employee’s tools and working apparelif such tools and/or working apparel are lost dueto fire, burglary, or as a result of working overwater or such other areas where tools cannot beretrieved.

11.501 Upon request, the Employer will provide anEmployee a T2200 for a “tradespersons tool taxdeduction”.



ARTICLE 12 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE &DISCIPLINARY ACTION

12.100 PreambleIt is mutually desired and intended by the Unionand the Employer that any dispute or complaintarising out of the interpretation of thisagreement will be communicated by theEmployee to his supervisor in order to providean opportunity for discussion and timelyresolution, prior to the issue becoming agrievance. If an Employee is not satisfied with theresolution offered by his immediate supervisorthey may then initiate a grievance.

12.101 “Grievance” means any difference by thepersons bound by this Agreement regarding theinterpretation, application, operation, or anyalleged violation of the Agreement, includingdischarge for cause alleged to be unjust by theUnion; “Party” means one of the parties to thisAgreement. Discharge shall not include layoff ofEmployees for reason of project efficiency orreduction of forces on suspension or completionof work.

12.102 No grievance will be entertained by either partyor an arbitrator unless instituted by the aggrievedparty within thirty (30) working days of itsoccurrence, unless a grievance arises out of analleged unjust discharge, in which case it must beinstituted within thirty (30) working days of itsoccurrence. An occurrence shall be each day an



alleged violation continues. (Grievances thatpertain to wage/monetary claims must be filedwithin six (6) months from the date ofoccurrence).

12.103 The job steward or business agent shall firstdiscuss the grievance with the foreman orsuperintendent and, if mutually agreed, hisdecision shall be final. An Employer shall firstdiscuss the grievance with the business agent.

12.104 Failing settlement within ten (10) calendar daysof a grievance, the particulars thereof, shall beset out in writing by either party and shall bedelivered to the other party. They shall conferupon the matter forthwith and if they agree,their decision shall be final.

12.105 If the grievance is not settled pursuant to theabove paragraphs within ten (10) calendar daysor such longer time as the parties agree to, thenit shall be referred to an Arbitration Board ofthree (3) persons composed as follows:

(a) The party desiring arbitration shall appoint amember to the Board notify the other partyof its appointment in writing and supply theparticulars of the grievance in dispute.

(b) The party receiving the notice shall appoint amember of the Board within five (5) calendardays and notify the other party of theappointment.



(c) The two (2) arbitrators so appointed, shallconfer to select a third person to act aschairperson. The chairperson shall beselected within five (5) calendar days of theappointment of the two arbitrators beingappointed and will be one of the personsnamed in this agreement or as may bemutually agreed.

(d) The Arbitration Board shall hear the parties,establish whether the grievance is properlybefore them, determine if the matter isarbitrable, settle the terms of question to bearbitrated and make its award within five (5)days of appointment of the chairperson,except when the time is extended byagreement of the parties. The Board shalldeliver its award in writing to each of theparties and the award of the majority of theBoard shall be final and binding on the partiesand shall be carried out forthwith.

(e) The parties shall pay their own costs andexpenses of arbitration, the remunerationand disbursements of their appointees andone-half the expenses of the chairperson.

12.200 Alternative Methods of ResolutionNotwithstanding any/all contrary provisions ofArticle 12, the parties reserve the right tomutually agree on an alternative grievanceresolution process (including but not limited toreferring the matter to a single arbitrator), in



which case the associated fees and expenses ofsuch alternative process shall be borne equally bythe parties to the grievance.

12.201 Union RepresentativeIt is understood that in all discussions concerninggrievances, any Union representative mayaccompany the Union member in his meetingand the Union representative may call uponmembers of the Union or any other Employee toaccompany him in his meetings with theEmployer’s representatives.

12.300 Disciplinary ActionAn Employee may be suspended or dischargedfor proper cause by the Employer. Proper causemay include:

a) the refusal by an Employee to abide by SafetyRegulations;

b) the use of illegal narcotics or alcohol orreporting for work while under the influenceof such substances;

c) the refusal by the Employee to abide by therequirements of the Employer’s clients;

d) the refusal by the Employee to abide by therequirements of the Employer’s rules,regulations, policies and practices.

e) The refusal to abide by the CMAWConstitution and Bylaws.



ARTICLE 13 MANAGEMENT RIGHTS

13.100 The Employer has the right to operate andmanage its business in all respects subject only tothe limitations expressly stated within thisAgreement and applicable laws.

ARTICLE 14 SAVINGS CLAUSE14.100 In the event that any clause, section or article of

this Agreement should be held invalid byoperation of law, or by a tribunal of competentjurisdiction, or if compliance with orenforcement of any clause, section or articleshould be restrained by such tribunal, pending afinal determination as to its validity, theremainder of this Agreement or the applicationof such clause, section or article to persons orcircumstances, other than those as to which ithas been held invalid, or as to which compliancewith or enforcement of has been restrained, shallnot be affected thereby.

14.200 In the event that any clause, section or article ofthis Agreement should be held invalid, orenforcement of, or compliance with which hasbeen restrained, as above set forth, the partiesaffected thereby shall enter into immediatecollective bargaining negotiations, upon therequest of either party, for the purpose ofarriving at a mutually satisfactory replacement forsuch clause, section or article during the periodof invalidity or restraint.



14.300 In the event the parties do not agree on such amutually satisfactory replacement, they shallsubmit the dispute to the grievance procedure inaccordance with Article 12.000.

ARTICLE 15 LEGALITIES15.100 A copy of this Agreement shall be filed with the

British Columbia Labour Relations Board.

ARTICLE 16 GENDER CLAUSE 16.100 Where the masculine gender is used in this

Agreement it will be considered to include thefeminine gender.

ARTICLE 17 WAGE RE-OPENER17.100 The Union and the Employer agree to a wage re-

opener on November 1, 2018. In the event thatthe Union and the Employer are unable to reacha mutual agreement, the parties will agree torefer the matter to binding arbitration.



SIGNATURE OF PARTIES

1Signed this 18th day of December, 2015.

On behalf of the Employer On behalf of Union:Petrowest B.C. Construction, MaintenanceConstruction Ltd. and Allied Workers Canada

“Rick Quigley” “Jan Noster”______________________ ______________________Chief Executive Officer CMAW President

“Paul Nedelec”______________________ ______________________Secondary Signature Secretary Treasurer

1 Original Signatures on file



PREMIUMS and Employer Contributions

Schedule A Notes

Premiums:Lead Hand 105% of Journeyman

base rate

Foreman: 115% of Journeyman RateGeneral Foreman: 125% of Journeyman Rate

Shift Premium (Article 6.403) $3.00/hour

Job Steward $1.50/hour

Welders:Welders will be entitled to be paid the applicablepremium for the full day/shift if any portion ofthe day was spent welding. Welders shall becompensated $1.00 per hour or above theapplicable Journeyman rate.

Those Employees appointed for the followingpositions by the Employer shall receive thepremiums as follows:Construction Safety Officer (ACSA) $1.25/hour

First Aid Attendant $.75/hour

Swing Stage and Bosun Chair $0.50/hour

Such increase shall be paid for actual hoursworked on a swing stage and/or bosun chair eachday, or four (4) hours, whichever is greater.

Scaffold Erection/Dismantling $0.50/hour



Such increase shall be paid for actual hoursworked each day erecting or dismantlingscaffolding above the height of seventy (70) feet(as measured from the base plate), or four (4)hours, whichever is greater.

EmployerThe wage rates and other provisions set out in theSchedule A may be amended by mutual agreementbetween the Employer and the Union.

The Employer and the Union may agree toreasonable partial subsistence allowances wherethe Employee elects to commute to his place ofresidence or supplies his own livingaccommodation.

Rig Rate and Self-Employed Subcontractor(Direct Service Provider) Provisions: Theprovisions of Article 6 do not apply to Employeespaid the “Welder with rig” rate. The ratespecified includes vacation and statutory holidaypay, CPP, EI and WCB.

All subcontractors where applicable are requiredto remit to the Union, such dues and contractualfees as prescribed by the Union.

The Employer agrees to deduct such dues andremittances from the Subcontractors’ invoicesand remit them to the Union on their behalf asper Article 4.

ARTICLE 9 Employees asked by the Employer tobe on-call will receive a premium of $100.00 perrotation.



ARTICLE 10 There shall be “no pyramiding ofpremiums”.

Example: this is the correct calculation:Regular TimeTime and a Half

Hourly wage rate: $ 38.60/hour $ 57.90/hour12% Holiday and Vacation pay: $ 3.86/hour $ 5.79/hourSubtotal: $ 42.46/hour $ 63.69/hour

Night Shift Premium: $ 3.00/hour $ 3.00/hourWelder Premium: $ 1.00/hour $ 1.00/hourTotal: $ 46.46/hour $ 67.69/hour

ARTICLE 11 Health, welfare and pensioncontributions shall be paid on “hours earned” atthe Site “C” project.

ARTICLE 12 On projects that are more than 100kilometers away from the Employees homeresidence, if LOA is applicable it shall be paidaccording to the following formula:

7 day schedule 8 days LOA

14 days schedule 15 days LOA

21 days schedule 22 days LOA



WAGE RATES CMAW All Employee AgreementPetrowest B.C. Construction Ltd.SCHEDULE “A1.1” MINIMUM STRAIGHT TIME HOURLY WAGE RATES

Employee Classifications % Base Rate VP/SHP(12%)

Base Rates 38.20 12%

JourneypersonGeneral Foreman (GF) 125% 47.75 5.73Foreman (FM) 115% 43.93 5.27Certified Journey Person (CJP) 100% 38.20 4.58

Apprentice Carpenter4th Term (4th) 90% 34.38 4.133rd Term (3rd) 80% 30.56 3.682nd Term (2nd) 70% 26.74 3.211st Term (1st) 55% 21.01 2.52

Helperup to 500 hours 55% 21.01 2.52500 - 1000 hours 60% 22.92 2.761000 to 1500 hours 65% 24.83 2.98Utility Person 75% 28.65 3.44Skilled Helper 80% 30.56 3.67

Employee Deductions and Employer Contributions per hourHourly Dues $0.89Local Union Check Off $0.25



AND BREAKDOWN OF MONETARY PKG

Effective May 31, 2015

Employer Contributions

Benefit Pension Admin Training Rehab Total PackagePlan Plan Fund Fund Plan2.10 4.09 0.30 0.20 0.02

2.10 4.09 0.300 0.200 0.02 60.192.10 4.09 0.300 0.200 0.02 55.912.10 4.09 0.300 0.200 0.02 49.49

2.10 3.68 0.300 0.200 0.02 44.812.10 3.27 0.300 0.200 0.02 40.132.10 2.86 0.300 0.200 0.02 35.432.10 2.25 0.300 0.200 0.02 28.40

2.10 2.25 0.300 0.200 0.02 28.402.10 2.45 0.300 0.200 0.02 30.752.10 2.66 0.300 0.200 0.02 33.092.10 3.07 0.300 0.200 0.02 37.782.10 4.09 0.300 0.200 0.02 40.94

on hours “EARNED”:



CMAW All Employee AgreementPetrowest B.C. Construction Ltd.SCHEDULE “A1.2” MINIMUM STRAIGHT TIME HOURLY WAGE RATES







*$1.00 increase to the journeyperson rate as of January 01, 2017




Effective January1, 2017Employer Contributions


2.25 4.09 0.300 0.200 0.02 61.742.25 4.09 0.300 0.200 0.02 57.352.25 4.09 0.300 0.200 0.02 50.76

2.25 3.68 0.300 0.200 0.02 45.962.25 3.27 0.300 0.200 0.02 41.182.25 2.86 0.300 0.200 0.02 36.372.25 2.25 0.300 0.200 0.02 29.17

2.25 2.25 0.300 0.200 0.02 29.172.25 2.45 0.300 0.200 0.02 31.582.25 2.66 0.300 0.200 0.02 33.972.25 3.07 0.300 0.200 0.02 38.772.25 4.09 0.300 0.200 0.02 41.98




CMAW All Employee AgreementPetrowest B.C. Construction Ltd.SCHEDULE “A1.3” MINIMUM STRAIGHT TIME HOURLY WAGE RATES







*$1.18 increase to the journeyperson rate as of January 01, 2018




Effective January 1, 2018

Employer Contributions


2.35 4.09 0.300 0.200 0.02 63.492.35 4.09 0.300 0.200 0.02 58.972.35 4.09 0.300 0.200 0.02 52.19

2.35 3.68 0.300 0.200 0.02 47.252.35 3.27 0.300 0.200 0.02 42.332.35 2.86 0.300 0.200 0.02 37.392.35 2.25 0.300 0.200 0.02 29.99

2.35 2.25 0.300 0.200 0.02 29.992.35 2.45 0.300 0.200 0.02 32.472.35 2.66 0.300 0.200 0.02 34.932.35 3.07 0.300 0.200 0.02 39.862.35 4.09 0.300 0.200 0.02 43.14




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