1. 2012 Collective Agreements Guide BCGEU and PEA Agreements
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Introduction
This presentation provides an overview of the most substantive changes to the BCGEU and the PEA collective agreements. Some minor changes, such as updating of names of organizations or legislation, are not included.
In this presentation, changes to Collective Agreement language are illustrated by ‘bolding’ for new language and ‘strike through’ for deleted language.
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3. BCGEU

4. TERM and Wage Increases
BCGEU Agreement
TERM and Wage Increases
TERM
April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2014
Date of Ratification: November 7, 2012
WAGES
April 1, 2012, all rates of pay shall be increased by 1.0%;
August 15, 2012, all rates of pay shall be increased by 1.0%;
April 1, 2013, all rates of pay shall be increased by 1.0%;
December 1, 2013, all rates of pay shall be increased by 1.0%.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 22
Re: Temporary Market Adjustments
Previous Temporary Market adjustments are renewed and, effective April 1, 2013, is applied to overtime.
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5. ALLOWANCES Article Old Rate New Rate 16.7 - Overtime Meal Allowance
BCGEU Agreement
ALLOWANCES
Article
Old Rate
New Rate
Overtime Meal Allowance
$15.00
$15.30
Article Qualified Registered Professional Fees*
Reimbursed up to the Fee Schedule
As of April 1, 2013, Reimbursed up to the Fee Schedule
MOU#3, Part 1, 1.1 Board and Lodging Allowances
per diem living allowance was $35.50
per diem living allowance is $36.50
*Employees who submit receipts for fees paid before April 1, 2013 for calendar year 2013 memberships after the effective date (April 1, 2013) will receive reimbursement at the new rate.
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BCGEU Agreement
ALLOWANCES
Article 27.8 Vehicle Allowance:
from 50¢/Km to 51¢ (on ratification); and
52¢ after April 1, 2013
Article 27.9 Meal Allowance:
Meal
Old Rate
New Rate
Breakfast
$11.50
$11.75
Lunch
$13.25
$13.50
Dinner
$22.25
$22.75
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BCGEU Agreement
ALLOWANCES
Article 31.7 Health and Welfare
In lieu of health and welfare benefits, auxiliary employees shall receive compensation of: 64¢ per working hour, up to a maximum of $44.80 per biweekly pay period
Date
Rate per hour
Max bi-weekly
Date of ratification
67¢
$46.90
April 1, 2013
70¢
$49.00
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BCGEU Agreement
LEAVES
Article 17.1 Paid Holidays
Family Day (new holiday)
The second Monday of February is to be observed as “Family Day.”
Amendments to Articles 18.2 and 18.6:
First year employees will be treated like all other employees when it comes to vacation carry over. They will no longer have the ability to receive an automatic payout of unused vacation time in their second year of employment.
First year employees, like all other employees, now have the ability to carry over up to 10 days of leave, up from 5 days.
Amendments to Articles 20.1 and 20.2:
Language change includes “stepsibling” and “stepchild.”
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BCGEU Agreement
BENEFITS
NO CHANGES NEGOTIATED TO THE EXTENDED HEALTH CARE, DENTAL AND GROUP LIFE PLANS.
Long Term Disability Plan
2.1 Eligibility
Employees must submit their LTD Plan application within four weeks following the end of the STIIP period.
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BCGEU Agreement
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
MOU#1 EMPLOYMENT SECURITY RENEWED During the term of this memorandum of understanding the Employer agrees not to exercise its right to cause a layoff which results in the cessation of employment for an employee in the Public Service Bargaining Unit who has regular status as of April 1,
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11. DISMISSAL, SUSPENSION, DISCIPLINE AND GREIVANCE PROCESS
BCGEU Agreement
DISMISSAL, SUSPENSION, DISCIPLINE AND GREIVANCE PROCESS
Article Misuse of Managerial/Supervisory Authority
Amendments will remove one step from the process. Specifically, matters will no longer require a Deputy Minister’s review and report out prior to being moved to the Panel for consideration.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 13 Re: Bullying in the Workplace
The Parties reaffirmed that workplace bullying occurrences are serious issues.
Amendments focus on process and provide more rigorous timelines.
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12. Correctional and Sheriffs Component
BCGEU Agreement
Correctional and Sheriffs Component
Allowances
Letter Re: Calculation of Overtime
“Deletion of Article 10 (a) of the Correctional and Sheriff Services Component Agreement”
Article
Old Rate
New Rate
Maintenance of Work Apparel
$26.50/Month
$27.00/Month
Effective April 1,2013
$27.50/Month
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13. Hospital and Allied Services Component
BCGEU Agreement
Hospital and Allied Services Component
Allowances
*Note: Employees are not eligible to receive the new biennial rate until they have gone one calendar year without being reimbursed.
Article
Old Rate
New Rate
8.2 Clothing Allowance (on ratification)
$235/yr
$240/yr
Additional increase April 1, 2013
$245/yr
8.3 (b) Maintenance of Clothing
$26.50/Month
$27.00/Month
$27.50/Month
12.3 Safety Footwear*
(reimbursement may be received only once every two calendar years)
$65.50/yr
$ biennially
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14. Retail, Stores and Warehouse Component
BCGEU Agreement
Retail, Stores and Warehouse Component
Allowances
Article
Old Rate
New Rate
13.3 Safety Footwear (Biennial)
$131.00
Biennially
$135.00
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15. Social, Information, Health Component
BCGEU Agreement
Social, Information, Health Component
Allowances
Article
Old Rate
New Rate
7.4 Maintenance of Work Apparel
$26.50/Month
$27.00/Month
Additional increase April 1, 2013
$27.50/Month
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16. Administrative Services Component
BCGEU Agreement
Administrative Services Component
Allowances
*Employees are not eligible to receive the new biennial rate until they have gone one calendar year without being reimbursed.
Article
Old Rate
New Rate
10.2 Maintenance of Clothing
$25.00/Month
$27.00/Month
Additional increase April 1, 2013
$27.50/Month
11.6 Safety Footwear*
$61.00/yr
$133.50/Biennially
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17. Environment, Technical and Operations Component Allowances
BCGEU Agreement
Environment, Technical and Operations Component Allowances
Article
Old Rate
New Rate
5.3 Safety Equipment*
safety-toed footwear
$64.00/yr
$133.50/Biennially
(2) caulk boots
$90.50/yr
$185.00/Biennially
9.1(b) Supply of Required Uniforms
$26.50/Month
$27.00/Month
Additional increase April 1, 2013
$27.50/Month
9.1(c) Supply of Required Uniforms (Commercial Transport Inspectors)
$24.50/Month
$25.00/Month
$25.50/Month
9.10 Park Rangers [new]
Reimbursement for footwear
*Employees are not eligible to receive the new biennial rate until they have gone one calendar year without being reimbursed.
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18. AUXILLARY AND PART-TIME
BCGEU Agreement
AUXILLARY AND PART-TIME
14.5 Stand-by Provisions Auxiliary and Part-time employees are now eligible for Article 14.5 Stand-by (K) Lay-off and Recall Notifications of employee recall changed from “Certified Mail” to “Registered Mail.” 31.9 (c) Medical, Dental and Group Life Insurance Auxiliary employees on lay-off who had qualified for benefits, can maintain coverage under such plans for a maximum period of three six consecutive months immediately following the month in which the layoff occurs by paying the premium themselves. Note: All six months are at the employee’s expense Travel Advance Auxiliary and Part-time employees are now eligible for Travel Advances where necessary.
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19. AUXILLARY AND PART-TIME
BCGEU Agreement
AUXILLARY AND PART-TIME
Article 31.7 Health and Welfare
Old Rate per hour
New Rate per hour
Old Max bi-weekly
New Max bi-weekly
Date of ratification
64¢
67¢
$44.80
$46.90
Additional Increase April 1, 2013
70¢
$49.00
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20. PEA

21. TERM and Wage Increases
PEA Agreement
TERM and Wage Increases
TERM
April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2014
Date of Ratification: November 7, 2012
WAGES
April 1, 2012, all rates of pay shall be increased by 1.0%;
August 15, 2012, all rates of pay shall be increased by 1.0%;
April 1, 2013, all rates of pay shall be increased by 1.0%;
January 15, 2014, all rates of pay shall be increased by 1.0%.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 11
Re: Temporary Market Adjustments
Previous Temporary Market adjustments are renewed
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ALLOWANCES
PEA Agreement
Article
Old Rate
New Rate
16.06 Types of Overtime and Rates of Compensation (MEALS)
$15.00
$15.30
ARTICLE 31 – WORKCLOTHING*
(i) safety-toe footwear
$65.50/yr
$133.50/biennially
ii) caulk boots
$90.50/yr
$185.00/biennially
*Employees are not eligible to receive the new biennial rate until they have gone one calendar year without being reimbursed.
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ALLOWANCES
PEA Agreement
32.06 Travel and Relocation Expenses
Meals Allowances will be increased:
Mileage Allowances will be increased:
from 50¢/Km to 51¢ (on ratification); and
52¢ after April 1, 2013
Meal
Old Rate
New Rate
Breakfast
$11.50
$11.75
Lunch
$13.25
$13.50
Dinner
$22.25
$22.75
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ALLOWANCES
PEA Agreement
3.05 Membership in Professional and Allied Associations, Etc.
(a) The Union agrees that it is the responsibility of the employee to obtain and
The Employer confirmed that for the 2013 calendar year, fees that come due between January and April can be reimbursed at the 2011 rates that come into effect on April 1, 2013, provided that receipts are submitted after that date. This is in accordance with past practice.
Article
Old Rate
New Rate
3.05 Membership in Professional and Allied Associations, Etc
Reimbursed up to 2005 Fee Schedule
Reimbursed up to 2011 Fee Schedule
Effective April 1, 2014
Reimbursed up to 2012 Fee Schedule
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LEAVES
PEA Agreement
20.01 Paid Holidays
Family Day (new holiday)
The second Monday of February is to be observed as “Family Day.”
Amendments to and 21.04:
First year employees will be treated like all other employees when it comes to vacation carry over. They will no longer have the ability to receive an automatic payout of unused vacation time in their second year of employment.
First year employees, like all other employees, now have the ability to carry over up to 10 days of leave, up from 5 days.
24.08 General Leave
Language introduced to bring PEA Bereavement leave into line with the BCGEU language on Bereavement.
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BENEFITS
PEA Agreement
NO CHANGES NEGOTIATED TO THE EXTENDED HEALTH CARE, DENTAL AND GROUP LIFE PLANS.
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PEA Agreement
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
MOU#10 EMPLOYMENT SECURITY RENEWED During the term of this memorandum of understanding the Employer agrees not to exercise its right to cause a layoff which results in the cessation of employment for an employee in the Public Service Bargaining Unit who has regular status as of April 1,
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28. PEA Agreement
MISCELLANEOUS
STAFFING Appeal Procedure (NEW) (replaces existing 12.03) The new appeal procedure for job appointments to the PEA bargaining unit will be the same as the appeal procedure for the BCGEU bargaining unit.