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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
| Date | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | $46.85 |
| May 1, 2026 | $48.35 |
| May 1, 2027 | $49.85 |
Class 2 – Tractors, scrapers, loaders, cranes, drills
| Date | Hourly 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
| Date | Hourly 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 Service | Weeks | % of Gross Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| All employees | 2 | 4% (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.
