World Ship Services

Stewart, B.C. (6 mechanics) and the Transport, Marine, Warehousing and Allied Workers Union, Local 66 of the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC)

Renewal agreement: Effective Jan. 8, 2016, to Jan. 7, 2021. Signed on Jan. 7, 2016.

Wage adjustments:
Effective Jan. 1, 2017: 3.5%
Effective Jan. 1, 2018: 3.5%
Effective Jan. 1, 2019: To be negotiated
Effective Jan. 1, 2020: To be negotiated

Shift premium: Additional 15% on night shifts.

Paid holidays: 12 days. Time and one-half for all hours worked on a named holiday. A lieu day may be taken instead.

Vacations with pay: 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 10 years, 5 weeks after 18 years.

Overtime: Time and one-half for all hours worked in excess of 8 per day or 40 per week. Double time for all hours worked beyond 12 in one day.

Pension: Employer contributes 3% to CLAC Pension. Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Seniority – recall rights: 18 months for injured workers, 1 year for all other workers.

Call-in pay: Minimum 4 hours’ pay at straight time.

Safety shoes: $150 per year for safety boots.

Sample rates of pay, current:
Apprentice: $36.05 per hour
Technician I: $39.14
Technician II: $43.26
Heavy equipment operator I: $41.72
Heavy equipment operator II: $42.75
Hatchman operator I: $41.72
Hatchman operator II: $42.75
Forklift operator I: $41.72
Forklift operator II: $42.75
Loader I: $41.72
Loader II: $42.75
Gantry operator I: $41.72
Gantry operator II: $42.75
Crane operator: $42.75
Crane operator (above 80 tonnes): $49.44
Tractor trailer driver: $41.72
Tractor trailer driver (5 axles and up): $42.75
Rigger: $41.20
Rigger (certified): $42.75
Boatman: $41.72
Labourer: $40.17
Bulk shiploader operator I: $41.72
Bulk shiploader operator II: $42.75
First aid attendant: $40.17
Lead hand I: $45.32
Lead hand II: $47.38
Lead hand III: $50
Foreman I: $45.32
Foreman II: $47.38
Foreman III: $50

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