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Commercial Cleaning Services and LIUNA Local 1059

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Employer: 1434378 Ontario Inc. o/a Commercial Cleaning Services

Union: Labourers’ International Union of North America, Local 1059

Summary

This collective agreement outlines the terms and conditions of employment for building maintenance and janitorial service employees in London, Ontario. Key highlights include wage increases, statutory holidays, vacation pay, employee benefits, various leave entitlements, and allowances for clothing and equipment.

Wages

Highlights

  • Annual wage increases for different classifications.
  • Premiums for night shifts, charge custodians, and day porters.
  • Employer matching RRSP contributions.

Wage Table

ClassificationEffective July 1, 2024Effective July 1, 2025Effective July 1, 2026
Cleaner$18.00$18.50$20.00
Night Shift Premium$0.50 per hour
Charge Custodian$2.00 above the appropriate wage rate
Day Porter$1.00 per hour

Statutory Holidays

Highlights

  • 12 statutory holidays including a floating holiday.

List of Statutory Holidays

  • New Year’s Day
  • Good Friday
  • Victoria Day
  • Canada Day
  • Civic Holiday
  • Easter Monday
  • Labour Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
  • Boxing Day
  • Family Day
  • Floater (mutually agreed upon)

Vacation Pay

Vacation Pay Table

Years of EmploymentVacation Pay
Less than 5 years4% of gross wages
5 years or more6% of gross wages
10 years or more8% of gross wages
12 years or more10% of gross wages

Employee Benefits

Benefits Table

Effective DateEmployer ContributionEmployee Contribution
July 1, 2024$175.00/month$50.00/month
July 1, 2025$180.00/month$50.00/month
July 1, 2026$190.00/month$50.00/month

Leave

Highlights

  • Bereavement leave: 5 days for immediate family.
  • Paid sick days: 7 per year.
  • Jury duty leave without loss of earnings.

Leave Table

Type of LeaveEntitlement
Bereavement Leave5 days (immediate family), 1 day (extended family)
Sick Leave7 paid days per year
Jury DutyLeave without loss of earnings

Clothing, Tool, and Equipment Allowances

Highlights

  • Annual uniform provision: 4 shirts, 2 pairs of pants.
  • Winter clothing for outdoor work.
  • Vouchers for safety footwear.

Allowances Table

ItemProvision
Uniforms4 shirts, 2 pairs of pants annually
Winter ClothingCoats, gloves, etc.
Safety FootwearVouchers as needed

Article Summaries

Article 1: Recognition

The Employer recognizes the Union as the sole collective bargaining agent for employees engaged in building maintenance and janitorial services at specified locations in London, Ontario.

Article 2: Union Security

Employees must become and remain Union members. The Employer will deduct and remit union dues monthly.

Article 3: Management Rights

The Employer retains rights to manage operations, assess qualifications, assign work, and discipline employees for just cause, subject to the agreement’s terms.

Article 4: Grievance Procedure

Outlines a three-step grievance process, leading to arbitration if necessary.

Article 5: Arbitration

Describes the arbitration process for unresolved grievances, including the selection of an arbitrator and cost-sharing.

Article 6: Union Representation

Union shop stewards can be appointed and will not lose pay while processing grievances. Business agents have access to job sites.

Article 7: Productivity

Both parties agree to promote productivity and avoid strikes, picketing, or lockouts during the agreement term.

Article 8: Statutory Holidays

Lists recognized statutory holidays and conditions for holiday pay.

Article 9: Vacation Pay

Details vacation pay based on years of employment and procedures for vacation requests and payments.

Article 10: Welfare

Employer and employee contributions to a benefit plan for life insurance, medical, and dental coverage.

Article 11: Leave

Provides for various leave entitlements, including bereavement leave, sick leave, and jury duty leave.

Article 12: Payment of Wages

Wages will be paid bi-weekly by direct deposit, with specific provisions for layoffs and terminations.

Article 13: Protective Clothing

Employer provides uniforms, winter clothing, and safety footwear.

Article 14: Lunch and Rest Periods

Details paid rest periods and unpaid lunch periods.

Article 15: Call-In Pay

Employees called in outside regular hours receive a minimum of four hours’ pay.

Article 16: Probationary Period

New employees have a 90-day probationary period during which their qualifications are assessed.

Article 17: Job Posting

Vacancies will be posted and filled based on seniority and qualifications.

Article 18: Seniority

Defines the accumulation and loss of seniority, with provisions for layoffs and recalls.

Article 19: Discipline

Disciplinary records are not considered after 12 months (16 months for health and safety violations).

Article 20: Non-Discrimination

Commits to non-discrimination based on union membership or Ontario Human Rights Code grounds.

Article 21: Miscellaneous

Employees will not incur any loss of benefits due to the agreement.

Article 22: Union-Management Meetings

Monthly meetings between union representatives and management to discuss workplace issues.

Article 23: Appendices

All appendices form part of the agreement.

Article 24: Health and Safety

Commitment to the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and cooperation on safety matters.

Article 25: Duration of Agreement

The agreement is effective from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027, with provisions for renewal and amendments.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the collective agreement between Commercial Cleaning Services and LIUNA Local 1059. For further details, refer to the full agreement.

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