IBEW Local 1245 News

Posted: February 26, 2008

TRANSCANADA CONTRACT EXTENSION RATIFIED; WAGES INCREASED

Members of Local 1245 at TransCanada ratified a four-year extension of the labor contract that was set to expire on March 31, Local 1245 Business Rep Darryl Norris reported.

The contract extension provides for wage increases of 3%, 2.5%,2.5% and 2% over the four-year period. There were no changes in the current collective bargaining agreement and benefits agreement, which continues to provide 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums.

The contract passed by a vote of 26-5.

The union and TransCanada agreed to discuss three outstanding issues at labor-management meetings for possible resolution:

1. Establish training programs for all classifications, with an emphasis on the Utility Worker classification.

2. Resolve the issues of recognition (Tuscarora, Northern Borders, and Baja)

3. Establish procedures for future “out of district assignments.”

Negotiating the extension of the contract were Shaun O’Neill, Scott Hoey, Business Rep. Darryl Norris and Business Manager Tom Dalzell.