UPDATE – EB group reaches tentative agreement - Union of Canadian Transportation Employees

UPDATE – EB group reaches tentative agreement

2020-07-24

Yesterday, July 23, a tentative agreement was reached for 1,000 members of the EB (Education and Library Science) group. In addition to fair wage increases averaging at 2.11%, same as the TC group, per year and improved working conditions, wage adjustments and allowances were also secured. In addition, they will be awarded a Phoenix damages settlement to compensate members for the pain and suffering caused by the broken pay system.

For our members, here are some important details:

SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS MADE TO THE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT

Increase in maternity related reassignment or leave qualification from 52 to 78 weeks following the birth of a child
A new leave provision for members elected to union leadership
An increase in meal allowance for overtime from $9 to $12
Set timelines for receiving a response to vacation leave requests
Improvements to travel time to pay for up to five hours of compensation for any stop-overs
Commitment from the Employer to consult with the Union in the next review of Treasury Board’s policy on indemnification
Commitment from the Employer to prepare informational material on employees’ injury on duty rights and benefits.
Memorandum of understanding for the creation of a joint committee responsible for the teaching of Aboriginal languages by DIAND teachers working 10 months a year.
Increases to funding for the Joint Learning Program, including a pilot study on health and safety training

In addition, the Common Issues Settlement applies to this group:

COMMON ISSUES SETTLEMENT

A one-time payment of $500 in recognition of the extended collective agreement implementation deadline and an additional $50 for every subsequent 90-day delay
Ten days of paid Domestic Violence Leave.
Better language on return to work following a Maternity or Parental Leave, giving more flexibility to parents who wish to change positions within the federal public service.
Improvements to Parental Leave pay.
Updated language to match the new legislation including a new extended leave option and the sharing of Parental Leave.
Expanded supplementary allowance for every week an employee is on extended or shared Parental Leave.
Additional weeks for parents covered under the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan, when both parents work in the public service.
New Memorandum of Understanding to explore the issues related to childcare in the public service.
Updated and improved language to match the new legislation on Compassionate Care and Caregiving Leave.
Better language to allow the use of employer facilities for union activities
New Memorandum of Understanding to protect certain working conditions of civilian members of the RCMP
New Memorandum of Understanding on mental health in the workplace to support the work of the Centre for Expertise on Mental Health
In the event of workforce adjustment, the education allowance has increased to $17,000.
Deletion of Memorandum of Understanding on Supporting Employee Wellness. As a result, Sick Leave will remain untouched.

For the full text, we will update you when it is published. Please see the PSAC article for more information.