Summary Report: Halifax Regional Municipality
- Location : Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Duration : 36 months
- Number of employees : 690 [740]
- Union : Nova Scotia Union of Public and Private Employees
- Affiliation : Confederation of Canadian Unions
- Primary Occupation : Inside employees
- Average annual wage adjustment : 1.67% [2.36%]
- Settled Date : March 22, 2016
- Effective Date : November 1, 2014
- Expiry Date : October 31, 2017
- Last Stage of Negotiation : Conciliation [Bargaining]
- Negotiation Duration : 11 [9] months
- Jurisdiction : Provincial
- Industry : Public administration
- Sector : Public
- Agreement Number : 11958-06
Notes:
- This summary reflects information available at the time of ratification.
- Values between brackets represent information from the previous agreement.
General adjustments
| Adjustments | |
|---|---|
| November 1, 2014 | 2.00% |
| November 1, 2015 | 1.50% |
| November 1, 2016 | 1.50% |
Receptionist / Mail Clerk, Level 2
| Hourly rates | Wages |
|---|---|
| Previous Wage | $19.70 |
| November 1, 2014 | $20.09 |
| November 1, 2015 | $20.40 |
| November 1, 2016 | $20.70 |
Records Technician, Level 5
| Hourly rates | Wages |
|---|---|
| Previous Wage | $23.89 |
| November 1, 2014 | $24.37 |
| November 1, 2015 | $24.73 |
| November 1, 2016 | $25.10 |
Community Developer, Level 10
| Hourly rates | Wages |
|---|---|
| Previous Wage | $35.91 |
| November 1, 2014 | $36.63 |
| November 1, 2015 | $37.18 |
| November 1, 2016 | $37.73 |
Wage Increases Tied to Pension [new addition]
If the employer pension contribution rate exceeds 12.21% during the term of the agreement, then wage adjustments will be reduced by a corresponding amount to a maximum reduction of 1.0% per year.
Hours of Work
35 hours per week [unchanged].
Paid Holidays
12 [11] days with the addition of Nova Scotia Heritage Day.
Paid Vacation
3 weeks after 1 year; 4 after 6; 5 after 13; and 6 after 20 [unchanged].
Purchased Leave
A pilot project whereby it will be determined the feasibility of all employees to request up to 20 days of purchased leave per calendar year [new addition].
Allowances
Clothing: Employer will provide arc-rated flash clothing for those employees requiring [new addition].
Apprentice Electrician Program [new addition]
Training program to enhance the skill development of apprentices through promotion and experience.
Internship Program [new addition]
Promoting post-secondary graduates to explore careers within the municipal public sector.