Resources

Collective Agreements

If you need a hard copy of the City or County agreement, or you have any questions about your Collective Agreement rights, please reach out to a member of the Executive Team.

County of Wellington, expires December 31, 2026:

City of Guelph, expires January 31, 2028:

Past Collective Agreements-City

Past Collective Agreement-County

Forms

Mileage Template Form

Expense Reimbursement Form

Missing Receipt Memo

Request Form to Attend Conferences & Courses

Written Report for Conferences & Courses

Forms & Member Education

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Request Form to Attend Conferences & Courses

Written Report Form for Conferences & Courses

Expense Reimbursement Form

Mileage Form

 

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Union actually do?

    • Negotiates a Collective Agreement – the contract which governs the conditions of our employment
    • Acts as a democratic forum and real opportunity for workers to have a say in how their workplace functions
    • Protects workers against employer favouritism, unfair treatment, and from having our wages, benefits or working conditions changed by our employer without notice
    • Represents and supports workers in grievances and arbitrations, and when workers need help navigating benefits, workers’ compensation, insurance claims, etc
    • Offers education courses to stewards and members

Who is the Union?

    • We are all the Union! If you pay dues, you’re one of us. There are many elected positions and opportunities to get as involved as you want to be. All of our Stewards, Executive Members, Trustees, and Committee Members are full-time workers just like you.

What is the point of a union?

    • A union is an association of workers banding together to collectively negotiate their pay, benefits and working conditions. Unions are the reason for historic wins for workers like the 8-hour workday, weekends, parental leave, overtime pay, and lots more. Unions are still vitally important and they are still the best tool that workers have to make sure they are treated with fairness, dignity and respect at work.

Where do our union dues go?

    • Our dues allow the Union to pay for education and training, rent for our office and meeting spaces, legal help, our website, and more. The Union provides detailed Treasurer’s Reports to members at every General Membership Meeting.

How can I get involved in the union?

    • Come to a General Membership Meeting (GMM) and talk to your coworkers!
    • We have many elected positions and opportunities to get involved.
    • Want to start a committee or group?  You can! Come out to a GMM and talk about it!

How do grievances work?

    • A grievance is a process to resolve issues when the Union and the employer disagree on the interpretation or implementation of the Collective Agreement. If you feel you’ve been treated unfairly, or that the employer is not following the Collective Agreement or other labour law, please connect with the union via the contact us page. The Union can file a grievance to help negotiate a resolution that makes things right.

When should I go to the union vs HR for support?

    • You should always speak to a Union representative first! HR’s first job is to protect the employer from liability, but your Union exists to defend you and your interests.

Bylaws

Our bylaws set out the rules for how our Local democratically elects our representatives, and how it is run.

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Reports from Members

Have you attended a workshop, educational course or Conference. Let us know about it! Here’s some reports from our members.

 

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