Parkland refinery workers in Burnaby, B.C. ratify energy pattern agreement

8,500 workers governed by deal struck first with Suncor: Unifor

Parkland refinery workers in Burnaby, B.C. ratify energy pattern agreement
The contract includes wage increases of 2.5, 2.75, 3, and 3.5 per cent over the life of the agreement and new banked overtime provisions. Google Street View

Unifor, Local 601 members ratified a new four-year collective agreement with Parkland Fuel in Burnaby, B.C. on Sept. 17.

The new agreement is in line with the energy sector pattern agreement negotiated by Unifor in May 2019, says the union.

“This contract is a giant leap forward for Local 601 members,” says Russ Day, Unifor, Local 601 president. “Among other gains, new classifications mean that workers’ seniority will be better respected.”

The national pattern set between Unifor and Suncor established a framework for local negotiations for wages, severance, and a structure new to the energy sector for addressing domestic violence. The pattern covers 8,500 energy workers in five provinces, according to Unifor.

The contract includes wage increases of 2.5, 2.75, 3, and 3.5 per cent over the life of the agreement and new banked overtime provisions.

Local 601 represents 160 skilled tradespersons, operators, and maintenance staff at the Parkland refinery.

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