Union Contract Language to Support Migrant Members
Leave of Absence
The Employer will grant a leave of absence for a temporary foreign worker who requires time off work to make arrangements to update or restore their immigration status.
UFCW 1518, Matchstick Coffee
Employer-provided Documentation and Application Assistance
The company will assist all employee working under a work visa with extensions and permanent residency application in a timely manner.
It is agreed that letters from the Employer outlining hours, wages and any other requirement the TFW requires will be supplied within 7 days of the written request for such documentation.
UFCW 1518, Matchstick Coffee
The Employer agrees to provide administrative support to any foreign worker in processing all appropriate work permit renewal applications and forms to apply for permeant residency for all eligible employees from its Foreign Worker Program in a timely manner.
UFCW 832, Hylife Fooods
The Employer will provide regular updates to the Union until the member has been nominated for permanent residency. The update shall include, but not limited to, date of expiration for work permit, status update for nominee program, any information that could affect the employee’s ability to work or remain in Canada.
UFCW 401, JBS Food Canada
Expedited Grievance Handling
The parties agree to expediate the handling of grievance where the outcome of the grievance may affect the ability of an employee hired under the temporary foreign workers program to maintain their status under that program or their ability to remain in Canada. In order to achieve this, the parties shall:
Attempt to advance matters through steps 1-3 of the grievance process as quickly as possible.
After step 3, immediately determine which arbitrators are ready and available to hear the matter within thirty (30) days of the submission to arbitrations and to issue an oral award where possible, or a written decision where necessary or required by either party within a further fifteen (15) days of the conclusion of the hearing.
UFCW 401, JBS Food Canada
In the event of the termination of a non-probationary foreign worker, who has received a long-term letter of support from the Employer for the Provincial Nominee Program the Employer agrees to an expediated arbitration hearing. The Employer will continue to process all necessary paperwork required for the employee to remain in Manitoba until such time as the arbitrator’s award is received. The Employer and the Union will jointly request that the arbitrator appointed be prepared to hear the case and submit an award within sixty (60) calendar days of their appointment.
In the event of the termination of a non-probationary foreign worker, who has received a long-term letter of support from the Employer for the Provincial Nominee Program the Employer agrees to an expediated arbitration hearing. The Employer will continue to process all necessary paperwork required for the employee to remain in Manitoba until such time as the arbitrator’s award is received. The Employer and the Union will jointly request that the arbitrator appointed be prepared to hear the case and submit an award within sixty (60) calendar days of their appointment.
UFCW 832, Hylife Foods
Employer-provided Transportation
The Employer will provide return transportation to employees who are not permanent residents and choose to return to their home country permanently, and to those employees that are not permanent residents and are required to return home. i.e: unable to obtain work visa extensions.
UFCW 401, JBS Food Canada
Arrange and pay for the TFW’s travel from their place of permanent residence to Trochu Meat Processors work location in Canada and return transportation should their work permit expire, or their permanent resident application is denied as per HRSDC requirements.
UFCW 401, Trochu Meat Processors Ltd.
Employer-provided Health Coverage
The Employer will make arrangement with a local physician to ensure health care is available. If Medical attention is required prior to receiving provincial health care cards, the physician can bill the Employer directly. The Employer can seek reimbursement from provincial health authorities (Employer will continue the practice of assisting with the reimbursement process and prescription drugs). It will be made clear to the employee that they have the right to see any physician they choose and not be obligated to see the one provided by the Employer.
UFCW 401, JBS Food Canada
Assist the TFWs to obtain Alberta Health Care coverage. (Discuss) Provide the TFWs with, and pay for, private health insurance while the TFW’s wait for Alberta Health Care coverage. If required, obtain or prepay for medical services allowing for deductions off employees’ cheque for the medical services.
UFCW 401, Trochu Meat Processors Ltd.
Employer to ensure information regarding deductions (CPP, EI, Union Dues, etc.) is explained
The Employer will ensure that information is presented and explained in reference to all deductions (taxes, CPP, EI, Union dues, etc.), rates of pay progression(s) and immigration requirements prior to the employment contract being signed by the worker.
UFCW 401, JBS Food Canada
Explain to the TFWs all deductions (Taxes, CPP, EI, Union Dues, etc.), rates of pay progression and immigration requirements prior to the employment contract being signed by the worker.
UFCW 401, Trochu Meat Processors Ltd.
Employer to support temporary foreign workers with provincial or federal nominee programs
The Employer will put forth all temporary foreign workers for acceptance into provincial or federal nominee programs, whether Employer sponsorship is required or not.
If the government stops, changes, reforms, or modifies the Temporary Foreign Worker Program this program will be open for review.
UFCW 401, JBS Food Canada
No article in temporary worker employment contract will be contrary to the CBA
The employment contract will not have any language that is contrary or changes anything in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
UFCW 401, JBS Food Canada
Employer to support workers with English equivalency
As per our agreement the Union and the Company will supervise the E.S.L instructors to set up, implement, and continue with nominee programs.
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The Union Training Center will be used whenever possible to provide initial orientation and training here. Although at times it may not be possible.
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The Company will be responsible for the payment of wages benefits and any other costs associated with running these educational seminars.
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The education material will be mutually agreed to and will be at the Company’s expense.
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The issue of transportation will be mutually agreed to and will be at the Company’s expense.
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The Company shall provide, at their cost, the educational facilities needed outside of the UFCW Local Union Training Room for when the training room is not available.
The scheduling of instructional time will be in accordance to the Collective Agreement. Any other issues not addressed will be negotiated and agreed to.
UFCW 401, Olymel
Assess the TFW’s language proficiency and, if necessary, provide ESL education (in conjunction with AINP requirements)
UFCW 401, Trochu Meat Processors Ltd.
The Employer will provide English program (where necessary) ensuring that it complies with the requirements of the nominee program. The English program will be provided without costs to the Employees.
UFCW 401, JBS Food Canada
TFWP to supplement, not replace domestic workers
In order for the Company to continue operations effectively, Olymel S.E.C./L.P. is committed to build on its’ international recruitment success through employment of Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW) as a supplement to domestic hiring.
UFCW 401, Olymel
If the government stops, changes, reforms, or modifies the Temporary Foreign Worker Program this program will be open for review. The understanding is that the Temporary Foreign Worker Program is to supplement domestic hiring not replace it.
UFCW 401, JBS Food Canada
Employer and Union Collaboration for LMIA
The Employer may request additional Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) in the future, the Union will not unreasonably withhold their support.
UFCW 401, JBS Food Canada
Employer to provide housing arrangements
Housing will be arranged and have access to public transportation. The lease of no longer than six (6) months will be in the company’s name, and following that, Olymel will pay the rent to the property company and deduct the rent from the cheque of the employee bi-weekly. The housing will be fully furnished. At the end of the six (6) months lease, affected workers will have the opportunity to renew the lease, or go their separate ways. The rent per individual will fall within government guidelines. Rent includes utilities with the exception of cable and telephone.
UFCW 401, Olymel
Arrange for initial affordable housing for TFW’s (with rent that falls within government guidelines and includes utilities except for cable and telephone).
UFCW 401, Trochu Meat Processors Ltd.
Employer to provide for translation of CBA and translation assistance
The Employer agrees to support in kind the translation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement into Filipino and any other language that is the first language for fifty (50) workers or more.
The Employer agrees to provide translators whenever required by foreign workers at the plant which may be accomplished by a designated employee.
UFCW 832, Hylife Foods
