benefits Summary
Benefits include vacation (1 day/month up to 10 days in the first year, 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 10 years), paid holidays (11 specified days), sick leave (up to 10 paid days/year), and personal leave (up to 5 days, 3 paid after 3 months). Maternity/parental leave follows federal law, with 2 paid days for birth/adoption. Health insurance is provided, with the employer paying up to 50% of the premium. A retirement savings plan is available, with the employer matching up to 1% of salary (max $750/year). Uniforms are provided, and there are additional allowances for meals, lodging, and night work on certain trips.
compensation Summary
Compensation includes detailed pay scales for different routes, vehicle types, and years (see Annexes A and B). Regular intercity assignments have fixed rates indexed annually by the higher of CPI or a set percentage. Overtime is paid at 1.5x the regular hourly rate for hours over 8 per day or 40 per week. Minimum hourly rates are set by law or contract, whichever is higher. Bonuses include premiums for extra baggage, wheelchair service, and training. Charter trips have separate hourly, daily, and per-kilometer rates, with additional premiums for overtime, night work, and special conditions. Meal and lodging allowances are specified for certain trips.
general Summary
The collective agreement is between Les Autobus Maheux Ltée (the Employer) and Teamsters Quebec, Local 106 (the Union). It covers all intercity and charter bus drivers at the company. The contract is effective from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028. The agreement sets out the recognition of the union, the scope of the bargaining unit, and the intention to establish fair working conditions and resolve disputes peacefully.