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Bargaining Update, June 2011 Bargaining Update June 2011 Bargaining Update is a monthly report which provides information In this Issue: about the unionized workforce, primarily in Alberta. The data in this issue are derived from settlements received by the Highlights Department during the month of June 2011. These agreements covered approximately 6,037 employees, 93% of whom were in the private sector. Settlement Trends Approximately 408,100 Albertans are covered by union agreements. Wage Settlements Alberta’s union coverage rate is 23.93% while nationwide the union Alberta Settlements coverage rate is 32.05%. Major Negotiations Unemployment in Alberta decreased from 130,300 in April 2011 to 117,300 in May 2011, with the rate decreasing from 5.9% to 5.4%. Other Jurisdictions: Nationally, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased slightly Recent Settlements from 7.6% in April 2011 to 7.4% in May 2011, with the number of unemployed persons decreasing by 50,000 to a total of 1,374,100. Recent Labour Relations Developments *Statistical data courtesy Statistics Canada. Consumer Price Index Average Alberta Weekly Earnings Highlights Gate Gourmet In the dispute between Gate Gourmet Canada Inc. (Cara Operations Limited – Edmonton) and the UFCW Local 401, strike/lockout action, which commenced on April 16, 2011, continues. Sixty seven employees are involved. Calgary Handi-Bus Association A ratified agreement has been reached between the Calgary Handi-Bus Association and the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 583. This brings the Disputes Inquiry Board (DIB) process to a close. Canada Safeway Limited Three ratified agreements have been reached involving UFCW. Two are with Local 401 with 6,797 employees in the Retail group and 898 employees in the Meat, Delicatessen and Fish Departments in southern Alberta. The third is with UFCW Local 1118 with 850 employees in the Meat, Delicatessen and Fish Departments in northern Alberta. University of Alberta A memorandum of agreement has been reached between the University of Alberta and the Association of Academic Staff. For further information, contact: Extendicare (Canada) Inc. Collective Bargaining Information In the first agreement dispute between Extendicare (Canada), Michener Services Hill and AUPE the Disputes Inquiry Board (DIB) continues to have until 702, 10808 – 99 Avenue July 18, 2011 to reach a settlement or issue recommendations. The DIB Edmonton AB T5K 0G5 was established on May 19, 2011. Telephone: 780-427-8301 Fax: 780-427-6327 City of Calgary E-mail: [email protected] A ratified agreement has been reached between the City of Calgary and CUPE Local 38 (inside workers). Employment & Immigration Mediation Services Quarterly Public and Private Sector Settlement Trends in Alberta Number of Employees Covered by Ratified Collective Bargaining Agreements Ye ar 2009 2010 2011 Quarter 123 4Total 1234Total 1 2* Total Public 7,111 20,620 3,193 2,536 33,460 7,793 48,971 4,140 3,469 64,373 6,204 4,256 10,460 Private 3,002 11,673 7,875 7,070 29,620 8,035 8,137 7,149 6,681 30,002 3,415 31,127 34,542 All 10,113 32,293 11,068 9,606 63,080 15,828 57,108 11,289 10,150 94,375 9,619 35,383 45,002 Average Annual Wage Change % Ye ar 2009 2010 2011 Quarter 123 4Total 12 34Total 1 2* Total Public 4.3 3.3 1.9 2.3 3.3 4.0 3.3 3.2 2.5 3.3 0.9 2.8 1.7 Private 1.8 2.0 1.2 3.8 2.2 1.4 3.1 2.6 2.1 2.3 2.9 1.1 1.3 All 3.6 2.9 1.4 3.4 2.8 2.7 3.3 2.8 2.2 3.0 1.6 1.4 1.4 Note: Employee counts may change over the term of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The number of employees covered by an agreement is based on the number of employees reported when a CBA is filed. Settlement data reflects the percent change in wages over the term of the agreement. Wage change percentages are weighted. Details of the calculation methodology can be obtained from the Collective Bargaining Information Services Unit of Alberta Employment and Immigration by calling (780)427-8301 or emailing [email protected]. 2 Wage Settlements In Alberta By Industry – 2009to 2011 ()June Time period Weighted Avg. Percentage Change Number of Number of of Settlement Duration Weighted Average Total Over by Industry Agreements Employees (months) Annual Duration Accommodation And Food Services 2011 2 1,043 48.0 4.8 20.5 2010 4 211 50.3 2.3 8.8 2009 10 1,137 28.8 3.2 7.9 Administrative And Support, Waste Management And Remediation Services 2011 2 135 12.7 1.2 2.5 2010 11 1,217 34.8 2.3 8.7 2009 4 337 34.4 2.0 6.1 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing And Hunting 2011 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2010 2 55 26.5 0.0 0.0 2009 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Arts, Entertainment And Recreation 2011 1 201 22.0 1.9 3.5 2010 10 686 27.0 4.4 8.6 2009 11 615 32.6 1.5 3.7 Construction 2011 19 21,081 46.2 0.3 1.0 2010 42 5,816 23.1 0.2 1.1 2009 40 8,705 24.1 2.1 3.5 Educational Services 2011 8 4,966 24.1 0.6 1.3 2010 26 3,887 29.5 2.2 5.4 2009 26 9,930 30.9 2.4 6.4 Finance And Insurance 2011 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2010 1 2,045 24.0 1.5 3.0 2009 2 40 36.0 3.0 9.3 Health Care And Social Assistance 2011 16 954 29.9 2.0 5.2 2010 51 47,305 35.7 3.4 10.4 2009 62 7,473 34.9 4.4 13.4 Information And Cultural Industries 2011 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2010 7 244 41.5 1.3 5.0 2009 6 1,729 27.0 3.2 7.0 Management of Companies And Enterprises 2011 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2010 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2009 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3 Time period Weighted Avg. Percentage Change Number of Number of of Settlement Duration Weighted Average Total Over by Industry Agreements Employees (months) Annual Duration Manufacturing 2011 15 2,081 48.6 2.0 7.7 2010 52 4,315 32.8 2.2 6.2 2009 40 4,112 35.0 1.5 4.5 Mining And Oil And Gas Extraction 2011 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2010 10 5,004 41.1 2.8 9.6 2009 7 3,213 52.8 2.8 13.6 Other Services (except Public Administration) 2011 1 1 24.0 2.3 4.6 2010 11 1,975 25.6 1.5 3.3 2009 11 2,600 56.2 3.3 16.6 Professional, Scientific And Technical Services 2011 1 50 36.0 0.0 0.0 2010 1 80 24.0 3.6 7.2 2009 1 1,088 36.0 2.3 7.0 Public Administration 2011 21 4,190 35.4 2.9 8.7 2010 34 7,534 23.7 3.8 8.5 2009 41 12,318 26.3 3.5 7.9 Real Estate And Rental And Leasing 2011 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2010 2 83 30.9 2.4 7.3 2009 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Retail Trade 2011 2 8,360 48.0 3.1 13.1 2010 2 3,094 28.6 5.1 12.4 2009 3 3,130 50.1 0.0 0.1 Transportation And Warehousing 2011 14 898 35.9 1.3 4.1 2010 25 5,032 32.7 3.0 7.6 2009 18 3,829 28.5 2.6 6.0 Utilities 2011 4 855 34.9 3.3 10.0 2010 13 4,541 28.7 3.3 8.3 2009 9 1,883 20.1 4.2 6.2 Wholesale Trade 2011 2 187 32.1 4.3 11.8 2010 8 969 41.1 2.2 8.1 2009 4 941 56.6 4.3 20.1 4 Alberta Settlements (Note: Settlements presented in this section are selected from those with 100 or more employees) Expiry Parties No of EEs Term Wage Settlement Date Arts, Entertainment & Recreation Calgary Exhibition & Stampede 1st year 1.5% 201 22 2013-02-28 IATSE Local 212 2nd year 2.0% Construction Alberta Crane Owners’ Association 1st year 0.0% 785 48 2015-04-30 Operating Engineers Local 955 2nd – 4th year TBA CLR-A Plasterers (Provincial) Trade Division and 1st year 0.0% 80 48 2015-04-30 Plasterers’ and Cement Masons Local 222 2nd – 4th year TBA Cornerstone Industrial Ltd. 180 32 2014-01-31 1 st year 6.25%; includes wage CLAC Local 63 grid adjustment 2nd year 3.50% 3rd year 1.75% JVD Energy Inc. 1st year 2.0% 105 24 2013-02-15 CLAC Local 63 2nd year Wage re-opener Ledcor RMC Services Ltd. 1st year 4.0% 995 32 2013-10-31 CLAC Local 63 September 2011 Wage re-opener Education Peace River School Division No. 19 (School Bus 117 48 2013-08-31 1 st year 3.0% Drivers’ Association) 2nd year 2.92% CUPE Local 4946 3rd year 3.0% 4th year 0.0% Health Care & Social Assistance Revera Long Term Care, McKenzie Towne 130 30 2012-10-31 1 st year 3.0% CUPE Local 4544 2nd year 2.0% 3rd year 2.5% Retail Canada Safeway – Meats & Deli – Southern Alberta 898 48 2014-03-22 Signing bonus $.80 per hour for top of UFCW Local 401 grid employees and $.50 per hour for rest of grid employees DOR $.80 and $.50 3rd year $.80 and $.50 4th year $.80 and $.50 Canada Safeway – Retail 6,797 48 2014-03-22 Signing bonus $.80 per hour for top of UFCW Local 401 grid employees and $.50 per hour for rest of grid employees DOR $.80 and $.50 3rd year $.80 and $.50 4th year $.80 and $.50 Municipalities City of Calgary (inside workers) 3,787 36 2014-01-05 1 st year 2.5% CUPE Local 38 2nd year 3.0% 3rd year 3.0% Lac Ste.
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