Great Blue Heron Charity Casino
Location: Port Perry, Ontario
Union: National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation and General Workers Union of Canada
Affiliation: Canadian Labour Congress
Number of employees: 790
A 37‑month renewal agreement effective from September 1, 2011 to September 30, 2014, settled in September 2011 at the mediation stage. Duration of negotiations – 2 months.
Wages
| Effective September 1, 2011 |
Effective September 1, 2013 |
|
|---|---|---|
| General Adjustments | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Hourly Rates | ||
| Dealer 1, 0-2 years |
$11.68 – $14.60 | $11.97 – $14.97 |
| Slot Attendant, 0-2 years |
$14.32 – $17.90 | $14.68 – $18.35 |
| General Maintenance Technician, 0-2 years |
$20.25 – $25.31 | $20.76 – $25.94 |
Lump-Sum Payment
Employees employed on September 1, 2011, full-time, $1,000 and part-time, $650; employees employed on September 1, 2012, $1,000 and $650.
Wage Progression for New Hires
Employees hired after September 1, 2011, start 20,0% below applicable job rate until completion of 12 (6) months; 10,0% below until 24 (18) months; and full-job rates reached after 24 months.
Hours of Work
40 hours per week (unchanged).
Scheduling (new addition): In September of each year, the union will hold a shift pick for each department. Each department will provide full-time and part-time employees shifts picked by seniority by classification. Any employee not making a selection will have a shift selected/assigned to them. Part-time employees will be allowed to choose up to three shifts per week as per their seniority.
Paid Holidays
11 days (unchanged).
Paid Vacation
80 hours earned at 4.0% after 1 year, 120 at 6.0% after 5, and 160 at 8.0% after 10 (unchanged).
Job Security
Recall rights: Continue to accumulate service and seniority for a maximum of 36 (24) months.
Health and Welfare
Life insurance: Premiums are 100% (50.0%) employer paid for part-time employees.
Dental plan: Recall examinations once every 9 consecutive months (once a year).
Vision care: $80 ($60) for an eye examination every 2 years.
Drug plan: Maximum dispensing fee of $10 per prescription (new addition). Effective September 2013, $12.
Part-time Employees: Employees receive $0.90 ($0.75) per hour in lieu of benefits; September 1, 2012, $1.
Allowances
Safety footwear: $125 ($110) once every calendar year.
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Note: Summary reflects the information received at time of ratification.