2012 Collective Agreements Guide BCGEU and PEA Agreements

2012 Collective Agreements Guide BCGEU and PEA Agreements COURAGE CURIOSITY SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY PASSION TEAMWORK

Introduction • This presentation provides an overview of the most substantive changes to the BCGEU and the PEA collective agreements. Some minor changes, such as updating of names of organizations or legislation, are not included. • In this presentation, changes to Collective Agreement language are illustrated by ‘bolding’ for new language and ‘strike through’ for deleted language. COURAGE CURIOSITY SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY PASSION TEAMWORK

BCGEU

BCGEU Agreement TERM and Wage Increases TERM • April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2014 • Date of Ratification: November 7, 2012 WAGES • April 1, 2012, all rates of pay shall be increased by 1. 0%; • August 15, 2012, all rates of pay shall be increased by 1. 0%; • April 1, 2013, all rates of pay shall be increased by 1. 0%; • December 1, 2013, all rates of pay shall be increased by 1. 0%. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 22 Re: Temporary Market Adjustments Previous Temporary Market adjustments are renewed and, effective April 1, 2013, is applied to overtime. COURAGE CURIOSITY SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY PASSION TEAMWORK

BCGEU Agreement ALLOWANCES Article Old Rate New Rate $15. 00 $15. 30 Article 27. 26 - Qualified Registered Professional Fees* Reimbursed up to the 2005 Fee Schedule As of April 1, 2013, Reimbursed up to the 2009 Fee Schedule MOU#3, Part 1, 1. 1 Board and Lodging Allowances per diem living allowance was $35. 50 per diem living allowance is $36. 50 16. 7 - Overtime Meal Allowance *Employees who submit receipts for fees paid before April 1, 2013 for calendar year 2013 memberships after the effective date (April 1, 2013) will receive reimbursement at the new rate. COURAGE CURIOSITY SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY PASSION TEAMWORK

BCGEU Agreement ALLOWANCES Article 27. 8 Vehicle Allowance: • from 50¢/Km to 51¢ (on ratification); and • 52¢ after April 1, 2013 Article 27. 9 Meal Allowance: Meal Old Rate New Rate Breakfast $11. 50 $11. 75 Lunch $13. 25 $13. 50 Dinner $22. 25 $22. 75 COURAGE CURIOSITY SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY PASSION TEAMWORK

BCGEU Agreement ALLOWANCES Article 31. 7 Health and Welfare • In lieu of health and welfare benefits, auxiliary employees shall receive compensation of: 64¢ per working hour, up to a maximum of $44. 80 per biweekly pay period Date Rate per hour Max bi-weekly Date of ratification 67¢ $46. 90 April 1, 2013 70¢ $49. 00 COURAGE CURIOSITY SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY PASSION TEAMWORK

BCGEU Agreement LEAVES Article 17. 1 Paid Holidays Family Day (new holiday) The second Monday of February is to be observed as “Family Day. ” Amendments to Articles 18. 2 and 18. 6: First year employees will be treated like all other employees when it comes to vacation carry over. They will no longer have the ability to receive an automatic payout of unused vacation time in their second year of employment. First year employees, like all other employees, now have the ability to carry over up to 10 days of leave, up from 5 days. Amendments to Articles 20. 1 and 20. 2: Language change includes “stepsibling” and “stepchild. ” COURAGE CURIOSITY SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY PASSION TEAMWORK

BCGEU Agreement BENEFITS NO CHANGES NEGOTIATED TO THE EXTENDED HEALTH CARE, DENTAL AND GROUP LIFE PLANS. Long Term Disability Plan 2. 1 Eligibility Employees must submit their LTD Plan application within four weeks following the end of the STIIP period. COURAGE CURIOSITY SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY PASSION TEAMWORK

BCGEU Agreement EMPLOYMENT SECURITY MOU#1 EMPLOYMENT SECURITY RENEWED During the term of this memorandum of understanding the Employer agrees not to exercise its right to cause a layoff which results in the cessation of employment for an employee in the Public Service Bargaining Unit who has regular status as of April 1, 2010 2012. COURAGE CURIOSITY SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY PASSION TEAMWORK

BCGEU Agreement DISMISSAL, SUSPENSION, DISCIPLINE AND GREIVANCE PROCESS Article 32. 15 Misuse of Managerial/Supervisory Authority Amendments will remove one step from the process. Specifically, matters will no longer require a Deputy Minister’s review and report out prior to being moved to the Panel for consideration. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 13 Re: Bullying in the Workplace • The Parties reaffirmed that workplace bullying occurrences are serious issues. • Amendments focus on process and provide more rigorous timelines. COURAGE CURIOSITY SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY PASSION TEAMWORK

BCGEU Agreement Correctional and Sheriffs Component Allowances Article 3. 4 - Maintenance of Work Apparel Old Rate New Rate $26. 50/Month $27. 00/Month Effective April 1, 2013 $27. 50/Month Letter Re: Calculation of Overtime “Deletion of Article 10 (a) of the Correctional and Sheriff Services Component Agreement” COURAGE CURIOSITY SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY PASSION TEAMWORK

BCGEU Agreement Hospital and Allied Services Component Allowances Article 8. 2 Clothing Allowance (on ratification) Old Rate New Rate $235/yr $240/yr Additional increase April 1, 2013 8. 3 (b) Maintenance of Clothing $245/yr $26. 50/Month Additional increase April 1, 2013 12. 3 Safety Footwear* (reimbursement may be received only once every two calendar years) $27. 00/Month $27. 50/Month $65. 50/yr $133. 50 biennially *Note: Employees are not eligible to receive the new biennial rate until they have gone calendar year without being reimbursed. COURAGE CURIOSITY SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY PASSION TEAMWORK

BCGEU Agreement Retail, Stores and Warehouse Component Allowances Article 13. 3 Safety Footwear (Biennial) COURAGE CURIOSITY SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY Old Rate New Rate $131. 00 Biennially $135. 00 Biennially PASSION TEAMWORK

BCGEU Agreement Social, Information, Health Component Allowances Article Old Rate 7. 4 Maintenance of Work Apparel $26. 50/Month $27. 00/Month Additional increase April 1, 2013 COURAGE CURIOSITY SERVICE New Rate $27. 50/Month ACCOUNTABILITY PASSION TEAMWORK

BCGEU Agreement Administrative Services Component Allowances Article Old Rate 10. 2 Maintenance of Clothing New Rate $25. 00/Month $27. 00/Month Additional increase April 1, 2013 11. 6 Safety Footwear* $27. 50/Month $61. 00/yr $133. 50/Biennially *Employees are not eligible to receive the new biennial rate until they have gone calendar year without being reimbursed. COURAGE CURIOSITY SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY PASSION TEAMWORK

BCGEU Agreement Environment, Technical and Operations Component Allowances Article Old Rate New Rate 5. 3 Safety Equipment* safety-toed footwear $64. 00/yr $133. 50/Biennially 5. 3 Safety Equipment* (2) caulk boots $90. 50/yr $185. 00/Biennially 9. 1(b) Supply of Required Uniforms $26. 50/Month $27. 00/Month Additional increase April 1, 2013 9. 1(c) Supply of Required Uniforms $27. 50/Month $24. 50/Month $25. 00/Month (Commercial Transport Inspectors) Additional increase April 1, 2013 $25. 50/Month 9. 10 Park Rangers [new] Reimbursement for footwear $133. 50/Biennially *Employees are not eligible to receive the new biennial rate until they have gone calendar year without being reimbursed. COURAGE CURIOSITY SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY PASSION TEAMWORK

BCGEU Agreement AUXILLARY AND PART-TIME 14. 5 Stand-by Provisions Auxiliary and Part-time employees are now eligible for Article 14. 5 Stand-by. 31. 5 (K) Lay-off and Recall Notifications of employee recall changed from “Certified Mail” to “Registered Mail. ” 31. 9 (c) Medical, Dental and Group Life Insurance Auxiliary employees on lay-off who had qualified for benefits, can maintain coverage under such plans for a maximum period of three six consecutive months immediately following the month in which the layoff occurs by paying the premium themselves. Note: All six months are at the employee’s expense. 32. 9 Travel Advance Auxiliary and Part-time employees are now eligible for Travel Advances where necessary. COURAGE CURIOSITY SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY PASSION TEAMWORK

BCGEU Agreement AUXILLARY AND PART-TIME Article 31. 7 Health and Welfare Date of ratification Old Rate per hour 64¢ Additional Increase April 1, 2013 COURAGE CURIOSITY New Rate per hour 67¢ Old Max bi-weekly $44. 80 70¢ SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY New Max bi-weekly $46. 90 $49. 00 PASSION TEAMWORK

PEA

PEA Agreement TERM and Wage Increases TERM • April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2014 • Date of Ratification: November 7, 2012 WAGES • April 1, 2012, all rates of pay shall be increased by 1. 0%; • August 15, 2012, all rates of pay shall be increased by 1. 0%; • April 1, 2013, all rates of pay shall be increased by 1. 0%; • January 15, 2014, all rates of pay shall be increased by 1. 0%. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 11 Re: Temporary Market Adjustments Previous Temporary Market adjustments are renewed COURAGE CURIOSITY SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY PASSION TEAMWORK

ALLOWANCES PEA Agreement Article Old Rate New Rate $15. 00 $15. 30 ARTICLE 31 – WORKCLOTHING* (i) safety-toe footwear $65. 50/yr $133. 50/biennially ARTICLE 31 – WORKCLOTHING* ii) caulk boots $90. 50/yr $185. 00/biennially 16. 06 Types of Overtime and Rates of Compensation (MEALS) *Employees are not eligible to receive the new biennial rate until they have gone calendar year without being reimbursed. COURAGE CURIOSITY SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY PASSION TEAMWORK

PEA Agreement ALLOWANCES 32. 06 Travel and Relocation Expenses Meals Allowances will be increased: Meal Old Rate New Rate Breakfast $11. 50 $11. 75 Lunch $13. 25 $13. 50 Dinner $22. 25 $22. 75 Mileage Allowances will be increased: • from 50¢/Km to 51¢ (on ratification); and • 52¢ after April 1, 2013 COURAGE CURIOSITY SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY PASSION TEAMWORK

ALLOWANCES PEA Agreement Article Old Rate New Rate 3. 05 Membership in Professional and Allied Associations, Etc Reimbursed up to Reimbursed 2005 Fee up to 2011 Schedule Fee Schedule 3. 05 Membership in Professional and Allied Associations, Etc. Effective April 1, 2014 Reimbursed (a) The Union agrees that it is the responsibility of the employee to and upobtain to 2012 Fee Schedule The Employer confirmed that for the 2013 calendar year, fees that come due between January and April can be reimbursed at the 2011 rates that come into effect on April 1, 2013, provided that receipts are submitted after that date. This is in accordance with past practice. COURAGE CURIOSITY SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY PASSION TEAMWORK

PEA Agreement LEAVES 20. 01 Paid Holidays Family Day (new holiday) The second Monday of February is to be observed as “Family Day. ” Amendments to 21. 02 and 21. 04: First year employees will be treated like all other employees when it comes to vacation carry over. They will no longer have the ability to receive an automatic payout of unused vacation time in their second year of employment. First year employees, like all other employees, now have the ability to carry over up to 10 days of leave, up from 5 days. 24. 08 General Leave Language introduced to bring PEA Bereavement leave into line with the BCGEU language on Bereavement. COURAGE CURIOSITY SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY PASSION TEAMWORK

BENEFITS PEA Agreement NO CHANGES NEGOTIATED TO THE EXTENDED HEALTH CARE, DENTAL AND GROUP LIFE PLANS. COURAGE CURIOSITY SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY PASSION TEAMWORK

PEA Agreement EMPLOYMENT SECURITY MOU#10 EMPLOYMENT SECURITY RENEWED During the term of this memorandum of understanding the Employer agrees not to exercise its right to cause a layoff which results in the cessation of employment for an employee in the Public Service Bargaining Unit who has regular status as of April 1, 2010 2012. COURAGE CURIOSITY SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY PASSION TEAMWORK

PEA Agreement MISCELLANEOUS STAFFING 12. 03 Appeal Procedure (NEW) (replaces existing 12. 03) The new appeal procedure for job appointments to the PEA bargaining unit will be the same as the appeal procedure for the BCGEU bargaining unit.