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The U.C.C.E. Collective Agreement Advantage

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Significant wage increases during the term of a 5 year Collective Agreement – 3% effective July 25, 1999;

One of the best starting wages in the retail grocery industry – establishing the minimum standard in the organization; 

One of the best thresholds for wage progression increments in the retail grocery industry / 1000 hours; 

Growth and maintenance of full-time jobs c/w benefits, unheard of in the retail grocery industry; 

Defined hours of work implemented through schedules and templates; 

Guaranteed minimum hours of work for part-time employees; 

Benefits for part-time employees; 

Sick time accumulation for all A and B employees; 

Significant consideration for casual employees – schedule availabilities, minimum scheduled hours / 4 hour shifts; 

Protective and progressive technological change language; 

Bargaining Unit wide seniority; 

Transfer and posting application rights based upon seniority; 

Overtime pay and shift premium; 

Layoff and recall rights based upon seniority; 

Annual vacation standards, allocation based upon seniority; 

Health & safety rights, protections against sexual harassment and discrimination; 

WCB appeal representation; 

Paid time off for mandatory staff meetings; 

Paid rest periods and guaranteed lunch hours.