OVERVIEW OF RENEWAL AND REVISION OF Government Employees Master Agreement
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES MASTER AGREEMENT Between PROVINCE OF MANITOBA And THE GOVERNMENT AND GENERAL EMPLOYEES UNION March 27, 2010 March 21, 2014
Four Year Agreement 2:01 March 27, 2010 to March 21, 2014 2:02 parties agree to exchange no later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiry date of the Agreement... Date of signing: April 26, 2011
General pay increases: March 24, 2012 = 2.75% October 6, 2012 = 2% Long Service Step March 23, 2013 = 2.75%
Category C classifications exempt from GPI. Category C classifications GPI; April 1, 2012 = 2% April 1, 2012 = 1% Market Adjustment April 1, 2012, GEMA Northern Nurses wages to reflect parity with MNU Northern Nurses. December 31, 2012 = 1% Market Adjustment
March 2009 Nurse classifications were placed into a separate category, Category C Category C in the Health Component work 7¾ hour work days. Throughout the agreement appropriate changes were made for reference to 7¾ hour employees.
Any additional general pay increase or special/market adjustments negotiated with the MNU where the dates of such negotiated increases are effective during the duration of this Agreement
Separate ratification process for items unique to Corrections Component Correction members rejected last proposal Interest Arbitration option available to both parties Corrections Component has arbitrated unique items in each of the last two GEMA s Talks are ongoing
Allocation of approximately 1% of payroll Allocation includes special adjustments proposed for the Corrections Component and special adjustments (market adjustments/general pay differences in 2012) allocated for Category C employees in the Health Component. Process for allocation agreed to in separate MOA
Both parties submit list of prospective classifications for consideration Presentations scheduled over six months Parties have one month to allocate funds Remaining funds, if any, to be allocated by arbitrator Process ends once remaining funds allocated
Schedule: May 18 Administration / Clerical May 19 Health May 24 Physical Sciences May 25, 26(am) & 30(pm) Social Sciences May 31& June 1- Trades June 6 Legal, Inspection & Regulatory June 7(am) & 8 - Trades
All Special Adjustments effective March 24, 2012 Criteria: Recruitment and retention patterns during March 18/06 to March 26/10 Wage inversions between direct reporting relationships Any other criteria mutually agreed to
Increased contribution for employee and employer July 1, 2012 = 0.50% January 1, 2013 = 0.50% January 1, 2014 = 0.50% January 1, 2015 = 0.50%
4:02 The terms of this Agreement shall not apply to: (c) student assistants being paid under the provisions of the Student Temporary Employment Program Policy (S.T.E.P.) and persons employed under the provisions of the Manitoba Conservation Green Team Youth Employment Program.
5:08 Government representatives will meet with the Union between February 1 st and March 15 th April 15 th and May 31 st in each year to review the status of all term employees with more than twentyfour (24) continuous months of service.
7.01 The Parties hereto agree that there shall be no discrimination, harassment, coercion or interference exercised or practiced with respect to any employee by reason of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, colour, ethnic or national origin, physical disability, political or religious affiliation or membership in the Union or activities in the Union or any other applicable characteristic as set out in the Manitoba Human Rights Code.
7.01 cont d Further as set out in the Code, the Parties agree that there shall be no discrimination with respect to any aspect of an employment or occupation, unless the discrimination is based upon bona fide and reasonable requirements or qualifications for the employment or occupation.
9:05 and 9:06 address Long Service Pay step twenty (20) or more years of calendar service; and the employee has been at the maximum step of their pay range for a minimum of 12 consecutive months. eligibility for the Long Service Step is subject to Article 16 Merit Increases and Section 5:12 in Appendix C Part Time Employees, eligible on the employee s anniversary date
Guidelines and a Q & A is being developed for distribution to HR and Pay and Benefits in advance of the October 2012 effective date.
26:01 Louis Riel Day 26:04 Deleted reference to requirement for earnings in 15 of the previous 30 days. Consistent with this requirement being deleted from ESC in April 2007.
28:17 Effective April 1, 2011, time off for medical and dental examinations or treatments, including reasonable travel time, shall be granted to employees and such time off shall be chargeable against the employees accumulated sick leave credits.
28:17 cont d Whenever possible, appointments are to be made on the employee s day off or at a time when the employee is not on duty. If the above is not possible, the employee will endeavour to make the appointment at a time which is least disruptive to the area.
28:17 cont d If the employee chooses a doctor or dentist outside of their community, such time off with pay will be granted to a maximum of three (3) hours. Increased time may be considered by the Employer in extenuating circumstances on an individual basis.
28:17 cont d Should it be necessary for an employee to attend a doctor or dentist outside of their community by reason of non-availability of service in their community, the employee shall be allowed up to one (1) shift off with pay, to the extent that sick leave credits have been accumulated, for the time necessary to attend such appointment to the nearest point of available service. Employees residing north of the 53 rd parallel shall be allowed up to two (2) shifts off with pay.
Note: 28:17 is only applicable for doctor (duly qualified medical practitioner) and dentist visits. Does not apply to visits with: Podiatrists; Chiropractors; Midwifes*; Naturopath; Nurse Practitioners; Opticians; Optometrists; Physiotherapists; Physchologists *Midwife exception for pregnancy related only
30:03 Where an employee is absent due to injuries or disabilities for which compensation is paid under The Workers Compensation Act, vacation leave shall accumulate as if the employee were not absent, but the extent of such accumulation shall not continue beyond twelve (12) consecutive calendar months from the date the absence, related to the injury or disability, occurred commenced.
33:01 An male employee shall be granted one (1) day's leave with pay, to attend to needs directly related to the birth of his/her child. At the employee's option, such leave shall be granted on the day of, or the day following the birth of his/her child or the day of his wife s the birth mother s admission to or discharge from hospital or such other day as may be mutually agreed. 33:02 Employees who qualify for Paternity Leave, as per 33:01, are not eligible for Maternity Leave under Article 34 and/or Adoptive Parent Leave under Article 35.
2009 Manitoba Dental Association (MDA) Fee Guide is in effect April 1, 2012, the 2012 MDA Fee Guide will be implemented and each year thereafter the current MDA Fee Guide will be implemented effective April 1
Current maximum $225 FT/$112.50 PT April 1, 2012 Increase maximum $275 FT/$137.50 PT
Current maximum family coverage is $700 per year April 1, 2012, the maximum coverage will be $750 per year April 1, 2013 the maximum coverage will be $800 per year part-time employees family coverage based on fifty percent (50%) of the annual maximum
Safety Footwear Allowance Currently $110 April 1, 2012 $130 April 1, 2013 $150
Incorporated Memorandum of Agreement: Consolidation of Reclassification procedure into Compensation Services, Labour Relations.
EMPLOYEE FILES Deleted reference to central records file 56:03 Upon written request of an employee, an employee shall have the right to examine and request a copy of the content of any file, held by the employee s Supervisor, which contains personal information regarding the employee, except for material which contains personal information about any other person.
57:02 Coverage under the Dental Plan, Drug Plan, Vision Care Plan and Health Spending Account shall be maintained during any unpaid leave required to satisfy the one-hundred and twenty (120) day elimination period or date of initial decision, whichever is later, for the LTD plan.
Current shift premium is $11.60 March 24, 2012 $12.40 March 23, 2013 $12.80 Trades, Operations and Services Component Current 12 hour shift premium is $17.40 March 24, 2012 $18.60 March 23, 2013 $19.20
Current weekend premium is $1.05/hour March 24, 2012 $1.15/hour March 23, 2013 $1.25/hour
Amendments to Appendix A have been deferred to negotiations during the term of the Agreement.
Allowances increase 2.75% March 24, 2012 Allowances increase 2.75% March 23, 2013 Dependant coverage; definition of physically incapable or mentally disturbed changed to; who is infirm (i.e. has impairment in physical or mental function)
Effective May 7, 2011 Casual employees eligible for; Health Component Section 7 Responsibility Allowance
Current basic rate: 40 /km April 1, 2012 rate increases to 41 /km April 1, 2013 eliminate 12,000 km per year rate reduction threshold
April 1, 2012 to March 21, 2014 Kilometre rate determined by formula: Base rate 41 /km and $1.00/litre gas prices Rate +/- 1 /km for every full 10 +/- gas prices, based on six month average Reviewed; October 1, 2012; April 1, 2013; October 1, 2013
April 1, 2012 50 increase in meal allowances April 1, 2013 50 increase in meal allowances
Current Health Spending Account maximum is $350.00/yr FT and $175.00/yr PT January 1, 2013 maximum increased to $400.00/yr FT and $200.00)/yr PT January 1, 2014 maximum increased to $500.00/yr FT and $250.00)/yr PT March 21, 2014 maximum increased to $600.00/yr FT and $300.00/yr PT
Classifications deleted from Components and Pay Plan; Accountant 1 PIO, 2 PIO Motor Vehicle Administrator Computer Programmer 1 Resident Administrator 1 Clinical Clerks Dentist 1, 2 Dental Assistant 1, 2 E.E.G. Technologist E.K.G. Technologist 1, 2, 3 Medical Technologist 5 Highway Traffic Inspector 1, 2, 3 Motor Vehicle Inspectors 1, 2, 3 Apprenticeship Counsellor 1, 2 Driver Examiner 1, 2, 3 Public Health Inspector 1, 2 Nursing Instructor Mental Health 1, 2, 3 Directors of Communication Teacher Institutional, P.I.O. Co operative Officer 1 Correspondence Teacher 1, 2, 3, 4 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer 5 Supervisor, Counseling Services, Health Beach Safety Officer 1, 2 District Works Supervisor
Classifications added: Administration Component; Business Analyst Series (May 7, 2011) Clerical Component; Web Series (May 7, 2011) Legal, Inspection & Regulatory Component; Motor Carrier Enforcement Series (2006-2010 GEMA) Social Sciences Component Social Services Worker Series (2006-2010 GEMA)
Amended overtime language: 3:01 An employing authority or other supervisory official authorized to do so by the employing authority may require employees under his or her authority to work overtime. Except in emergency situations and for emergency operations, an employing authority or other supervisory official shall endeavour to assign overtime work as fairly as possible amongst those employees qualified to perform the work.
Eliminated reference to Category (A) employees. i.e. 7¼ hours per day. March 24, 2012 - Facility Manager 4 classification eligible for premium overtime Tool Allowance currently $260.00/yr April 1, 2012 - $300 April 1, 2013 - $350 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT #1 PAYMENT FOR MEDICAL REPORT RE: HIGHER CLASS DRIVERS LICENSE Removed$50 maximum reimbursement for medical reports
Effective to March 21, 2014 No lay-offs of regular employees who were hired on or before March 26, 2010. Lay-off protection does not apply to: Term employees Seasonal Departmental employees Employees hired after March 26, 2010
The hiring of persons in the Green Team will not result in the lay-off, reduction of hours or dismissal of any current employees or replace employees who have previously been laid-off or dismissed.
The following Memorandums of Agreement will not be printed in the Collective Agreement.
The parties agree that up to three (3) representatives of the Union and department will meet and discuss terms and conditions for workers employed by Manitoba Justice as Community Corrections Worker (CWC) with a view to reviewing and updating the Memorandum of Agreement dated July 6, 2005, between the parties. The Committee will report back within six (6) months of the date of signing of the Agreement
The parties agree that up to three (3) representatives of the Union and department will meet during the life of the Agreement to review the current hours of work and vacation provisions for Teachers of the Deaf and members of the Resource team at the School for the Deaf. The Committee will report back within six (6) months of the date of signing of the Agreement.
The parties agree to amend the Long Term Disability Plan Regulation as set out herein: Section 5.1 Eligibility for Benefits Replace without break for with, with the exception of up to 10 days during The amendment to Section 5.1 is applicable to any new claims with a date of disability on or after April 1, 2012.
The following letters are attached for informational purposes only. They do not form part of the Collective Agreement
T2200 requests must be in writing to immediate supervisor Forward the written request to the Senior Financial Officer (SFO), or designate, The form will be completed subject to the CRA Guidelines and issued where appropriate. The SFO, or designate, is the only person authorized to sign these forms on behalf of the Government of Manitoba. Ensure compliance with Canada Revenue Agency requirements. Refer to CRA Guide T4044 (http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/e/pub/tg/t4044/t4044-e.html#tphp) for more detail.
The employer commits to meet and give consideration to the transitioning of employment status of those employees employed as Emergency Duty Workers for Family Services and Consumer Affairs (formerly Family Services and Housing) working out of the Flin Flon Office, and currently subject to Manitoba Labour Board Certificate No. MLB-6768, to the Government Employees Master Agreement.
The Employer agrees to meet with up to three (3) representatives of the Union during the life of the Agreement to review and discuss issues related to the current Letter of Intent that is outside the collective agreement, regarding issues related to paid moves on retirement for Resource Officers.
Effective April 1, 2012, those employees who were eligible for employer paid benefits shall continue to be eligible for those same employer paid benefits for the duration of their LTD claim. Employer paid benefits include; Prescription Drug Plan; Dental Plan; Vision Care Plan; Health Spending Account. This letter of intent is applicable only to those employees covered by the Government Employees Master Agreement.
At the request of the union, representatives of the STEP program will meet and discuss the STEP program with the union.
The Employer agrees to meet with up to three (3) representatives of the Union during the life of the Agreement to review and discuss issues related to shift rotation and the appropriateness of same, on a site specific basis.
The principles of justice and dignity apply in the investigation and resolution of situations by the employer to ensure that the rights, responsibilities and obligations of all parties are respected. Justice = the moral principle determining just conduct by way of fairness, integrity and honesty. Dignity = self-respect and having an appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation.
General Procedure All investigations shall be timely employee apprised of the status of the investigation on a regular basis Preliminary assessment conducted expeditiously determination as to a criminal offence a criminal offence, follow the Criminal Charges Policy. conflict between this policy and the Criminal Charges Policy, this policy shall take precedence. Allegation not a criminal offence review the impact on the organization and the individual
Factors to be reviewed: Risk Competence Employer s Business Interests Type of Work Government Values Reputation and Public Confidence Employee s Role in the Organization
Guidelines and a Q & A is being developed for distribution to HR.
The Employer commits upon implementation of a Justice and Dignity Policy that any substantive changes to that Policy will only be made after consultation with The Manitoba Government and General Employees Union.
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