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IUOE Local 793 and Zilli Construction finalize three-year collective agreement covering heavy equipment operators

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The deal runs from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2028, and includes hourly wage increases of about $1.50 each year, along with enhanced pension and health contributions, travel allowances, and scheduling provisions.


At a glance

Union: International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 793

Employer: Zilli Construction LTD

Province: Ontario

Term: May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2028

Top wage: $49.85/hour (Class 1, 2027)

Vacation: 4% vacation pay plus 6% in lieu of statutory holidays, paid weekly

Benefits: Employer contributions to health and pension plans, group legal, and DeNovo Treatment Centre support


Wages

Class 1 – Dozers, shovels, backhoes, gradalls, mechanics, welders, instrument men

DateHourly Wage
May 1, 2025$46.85
May 1, 2026$48.35
May 1, 2027$49.85

Class 2 – Tractors, scrapers, loaders, cranes, drills

DateHourly Wage
May 1, 2025$46.35
May 1, 2026$47.85
May 1, 2027$49.35

Class 3 – Water truck, skid steer loader, service trucks, hydro seeders, Jr. Rodman

DateHourly Wage
May 1, 2025$42.59
May 1, 2026$44.09
May 1, 2027$45.59

Benefits

  • Health plan contributions rising from $5.67/hr in 2025 to $6.10/hr by 2027
  • Pension contributions starting at $5.78/hr in 2025, increasing annually
  • DeNovo Treatment Centre support ($0.05/hr)
  • Group Legal Benefit Trust ($12/month per member)
  • Apprenticeship and training funds supported by employer contributions

Hours, Overtime & Scheduling

  • Standard work week: 10 hours/day, 50 hours/week, Monday–Friday
  • Overtime: 1.5x over 50 hours or Saturdays; 2x on Sundays and holidays
  • Lunch: unpaid 30 minutes (between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.)
  • Paid breaks: 15 minutes each half-shift
  • Shift premiums: $3.00/hr (2nd shift), $3.50/hr (3rd shift)

Leaves & Time Off

Vacation Entitlement

Years of ServiceWeeks% of Gross Earnings
All employees24% (vacation) + 6% (stat holiday pay)

Paid Holidays

Holidays Covered
New Year’s Day
Good Friday
Victoria Day
Canada Day
Civic Holiday
Labour Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Heritage Day (if proclaimed)
Family Day

Other leaves

  • Injury reinstatement when medically fit
  • No discrimination for observing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Other Highlights

  • Job security: Clear layoff/recall order; stewards last laid off and first recalled
  • Grievance & arbitration: Two-step grievance process, binding arbitration available
  • Health & safety: Compliance with OHSA, protective equipment mandatory, right to refuse unsafe work
  • DEI language: Recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Source Document

Original agreement available here.

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