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The deal runs from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2028, and includes hourly wage increases for carpenters, structured apprentice progression, and updated provisions on overtime, travel, and room and board allowances.
At a glance
Union: United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 2486
Employer: 1876331 Ontario Limited o/a Furoy’s Insulation
Province: Ontario
Term: May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2028
Top wage: $41.23/hour (Carpenter, 2027)
Vacation: 4% vacation pay plus 6% statutory holiday pay, paid weekly
Benefits: Health and welfare contributions, pension plan contributions, and training fund support
Wages
Carpenters
| Effective Date | Hourly Rate | Vacation (4%) | Holiday (6%) | Health & Welfare | Pension | Training Fund | Total Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2025 | $39.07 | $3.91 | $5.89 | $3.17 | $3.74 | $0.50 | $56.28 |
| May 3, 2026 | $40.15 | $4.02 | $6.02 | $3.17 | $3.87 | $0.50 | $57.73 |
| May 2, 2027 | $41.23 | $4.12 | $6.18 | $3.17 | $3.99 | $0.50 | $59.19 |
Apprentices (percent of journeyperson rate, plus full benefits)
- 1st period (0–1,800 hrs): 50%
- 2nd period (1,801–3,600 hrs): 60%
- 3rd period (3,601–5,400 hrs): 70%
- 4th period (5,401–7,200 hrs): 80%
Benefits
- Health & Welfare: $3.17/hour
- Pension: Contributions start at $3.74/hour (2025) and increase over term
- Training Fund: $0.50/hour
- Vacation/Statutory Pay: 10% of gross earnings (4% vacation + 6% statutory) paid weekly
- Tool/Clothing Loss Protection: Up to $1,100 for tools and $330 for clothing lost due to mishap or fire
Hours, Overtime & Scheduling
- Standard week: 45 hours (9 hours/day, Monday–Friday, between 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.)
- Overtime: 1.5x after 9 hours/day or 45 hours/week; 1.5x on Sundays and statutory holidays
- Shift work: Day and afternoon shifts, both 45 hours/week, with unpaid 30-minute lunch
- Reporting pay: 1 hour (inclement weather), 2 hours minimum if reporting and no work available
Leaves & Time Off
Vacation Entitlement
| Years of Service | Weeks | % of Gross Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| All employees | 2 | 4% (vacation) + 6% (holiday pay) |
Paid Holidays
| Holidays Covered |
|---|
| New Year’s Day |
| Good Friday |
| Victoria Day |
| Canada Day |
| Labour Day |
| August Civic Holiday |
| Thanksgiving Day |
| Christmas Day |
| Boxing Day |
| Family Day |
| Any proclaimed by federal/provincial governments |
Other Highlights
- Job security: Layoffs require one hour’s notice with pay; stewards retained among last two workers on site
- Grievance & arbitration: Multi-step process with arbitration under the Labour Relations Act
- Health & safety: Employer responsible for providing adequate safety protections; compliance with OHSA
- Travel/Room & Board:
- Daily commuting allowance of $0.72/km beyond 30 km radius
- Room provided plus board allowance of $67/day (2025), $68/day (2026), $70/day (2027) for projects beyond 80 km
- Combined room and board rates: $145/day (2025), $150/day (2026), $155/day (2027)
