Go Transit, divison of Metrolinx
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Union: Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1587
Affiliation: American Federation of Labour and Congress of Industrial Organizations / Canadian Labour Congress
Number of Employees: 1,530
A 36-month renewal agreement, effective from June 2, 2011, to June 1, 2014, settled in November 2011 at the mediation stage. Duration of negotiations – 6 months.
Wages
| Effective June 2, 2011 |
Effective June 2, 2012 |
Effective June 2, 2013 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| General Adjustments | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.3% |
| Hourly Rates—Front Line | |||
| Courier, Start-Full Rate |
$17.95 – $23.01 ($17.60 – $22.56) |
$18.31 – $23.47 | $18.73 – $24.01 |
| Bus Driver, Start-Full Rate |
$24.14 – $29.66 ($23.67 – $29.08) |
$24.62 – $30.25 | $25.19 – $30.95 |
| Plant Electrician, Start-Full Rate |
$30.65 – $34.96 ($30.05 – $34.27) |
$31.26 – $35.66 | $31.98 – $36.48 |
| Hourly Rates—Office | |||
| Administrative Clerk, Level 13, Steps 0–6 |
$21.03 – $26.64 ($20.62 – $26.12) |
$21.45 – $27.17 | $21.94 – $27.80 |
| Marketing Assistant, Level 10, Steps 0–6 |
$27.11 – $34.31 ($26.58 – $33.64) |
$27.65 – $35.00 | $28.29 – $35.81 |
| Electrical Engineer, Level 7, Steps 0–6 |
$36.93 – $46.79 ($36.21 – $45.87) |
$37.67 – $47.73 | $38.54 – $48.83 |
Apprentices Rates of Pay
Period 1, 60% (55%) of journeyman’s rate; period 2, 70% (65%); period 3, 80% (75%); period 4, 90% (85%); elimination of period 5 at 95% (new addition).
Hours of Work
36.25 to 40 hours per week, depending on classification (unchanged).
Overtime
Banking: Transit Safety Officers, Customer Attendants and Dispatchers may bank up to 60 (28) hours per year.
Paid Holidays
10 days (unchanged).
Paid Vacation
3 weeks earned after 1 year, 4 after 8, 5 after 15, and 6 after 25 (unchanged).
Part-time employees, 6.0% for 3 weeks; 8.0% for 4; 10% for 5, and 12% for 6 (unchanged).
Health and Welfare
Retiree Benefits: Employees hired on or after April 19, 2001 and eligible for retiree benefits will pay 45% (50%) of the premium up to age 65, thereafter 100%; coverage to include supplementary health and hospital (new addition).
Allowances
Tool: Maintenance employee, $250 - $800 ($100 - $550) depending on classification; June, 2012, additional 10%.
Labour Management Committee
Overtime (new addition): To be established to discuss unplanned overtime and any local issues that may occur during the term of the agreement.
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0979508 – Report completed in August 2012.
Note: Summary reflects the information received at time of ratification.