Certified Tradesperson's Allowance. (i) Welders holding a Welder II or III Ticket (“B” or “C” Tickets where applicable) shall be paid the lower welder rate (excluding trades premium). Welders holding a Welder I Ticket (or “A” Ticket where applicable) possessing a valid Provincial Certificate shall be paid a higher Welder I rate (including the trades premium).
(ii) Employees affected by the above who were formerly paid the trades premium who would not receive the premium when it is rolled-in on this basis shall be “grandfathered” at the higher rate as long as they remain continuously and actively employed in their trade.
(iii) A lump sum amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be paid bi-weekly to each TQ Mechanic who possesses and maintains a government certification for the purposes of installing, servicing, inspecting and issuing CVI permits of vehicles with propane or natural gas (alternative) fuel systems. It is understood that all Automotive Mechanics (subject to exceptions based on reasonable grounds) shall be trained by the Employer in order to obtain and maintain the foregoing certification.
Certified Tradesperson's Allowance. An auxiliary employee working full-time shifts in excess of three (3) continuous months shall receive the entitlements of Article 17.06 - Call-Out, Article 24 - Bereavement Leave and Article 25 - Jury and Court Witness Duty.
