INITIAL AND RETURN TRANSPORTATION TO REMOTE SITES. (a) Employees directed or dispatched to work sites located beyond a radius where daily commuting allowance under Article 24.01(c) would apply shall be paid travel allowance for initial travel and transportation to the project and return subject to the conditions in (b) below, based upon a radius from the cities of Edmonton or Calgary or other hiring hall location, as applicable, as follows:
(i) up to 200 kilometres - $88.00 each way;
(ii) 200 kilometres to 300 kilometres - $124.00 each way (iii) 300 kilometres to 375 kilometres - $150.00 each way
INITIAL AND RETURN TRANSPORTATION TO REMOTE SITES. (a) Employees directed or dispatched to work sites located beyond a radius where daily commuting allowance under 12.01(b) would apply shall be paid travel allowance for initial travel and transportation to the project and return subject to the conditions in (b) below, based upon a radius from the cities of Edmonton or Calgary or other hiring hall location, as applicable, as follows:
(i) up to 200 kilometers - $88.00 each way;
(ii) over 200 kilometers to 300 kilometers - $124.00 each way;
(iii) over 300 kilometers to 375 kilometers, and the Empress area - $150.00 each way;
(iv) over 375 kilometers to 475 kilometers $224.00 each way, or actual Airfare if suitable proof of air transport is provided to the employer.
(v) over 475 kilometers - as mutually agreed between the Parties to this Agreement to a maximum of $344.00 each way or air fare inclusive of taxes in the event this is the most practical method of accessing the project/jobsite.
(vi) The Initial and Return Transportation Allowances set out herein shall be subject to review in January of each year of the agreement. In the event that there is an adjustment in the vehicle allowance, pursuant to article 12.01(b), each allowance amount shall be adjusted by the same percentage adjustment as the vehicle allowance adjustment, effective the first pay period following May 1st of the respective year. For example, if for 2021, the vehicle allowance is increased by 4%, each allowance shall be increased by 4%, rounded to the nearest dollar, and effective on the first pay period following the 1st of May, 2021.
(b) When transportation is provided by the employer by way of air, bus, or other acceptable surface transportation, prior to the commencement and following the conclusion of a work cycle (being scheduled days of work for which there is no more than a one day of rest scheduled within consecutive scheduled days), an employee, at the time of dispatch, will be allowed to elect to use the such employer provided transportation or to receive collective agreement initial/return/rotation allowances. Buses must comply with Article 12.01 (d).
(i) An employee who has elected collective agreement initial/return/rotation allowances will no longer be paid any such payments not yet received if transportation is established and the employee elects to use it. Such an employee will not be required to return payments received to that point.
(ii) An employee who has elected collective agreement initial/return/rotation allowances...
INITIAL AND RETURN TRANSPORTATION TO REMOTE SITES. INDUSTRIAL
a) Employees directed or dispatched to a project / jobsite from which they do not return daily shall be paid travel allowance for initial travel and transportation to the project and return, upon termination of the job or his employment, based upon a radius from the cities of Edmonton or Calgary, as applicable, as follows:
(i) up to 200 kilometers - $70.00 each way;
(ii) 201 kilometers to 300 kilometers - $100.00 each way (iii) 301 kilometers to 375 kilometers, and the Empress area -
INITIAL AND RETURN TRANSPORTATION TO REMOTE SITES. (a) Employees directed or dispatched to work sites located beyond a radius where daily commuting allowance under 12.01(b) would apply shall be paid travel allowance for initial travel and transportation to the project and return subject to the conditions in (b) below, based upon a radius from the cities of Edmonton or Calgary or other hiring hall location, as applicable, as follows:
(i) up to 200 kilometers - $70.00 each way;
(ii) 200 kilometers to 300 kilometers - $100.00 each way;
(iii) 300 kilometers to 375 kilometers, and the Empress area - $120.00 each way;
(iv) over 375 kilometers to 475 kilometers $180.00 each way, or actual Airfare if suitable proof of air transport is provided to the employer.
(v) over 475 kilometers - as mutually agreed between the Parties to this Agreement to a maximum of $275.00 each way or air fare inclusive of taxes in the event this is the most practical method of accessing the project/jobsite.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of (a) above, when transportation is provided by the Employer, no travel allowance will be paid.
(i) When transportation is provided by means of weekly bussing, an employee, at the time of dispatch, will be allowed to elect to use the bus or to receive collective agreement initial / return / rotation allowances. Buses must comply with article 12.01 (d).
(ii) An employee who has elected collective agreement initial / return / rotation allowances will no longer be paid any such payments not yet received if a new bus route is established and the employee elects to use it. Such an employee will not be required to return payments received to that point.
(iii) An employee who has elected collective agreement initial / return / rotation allowances and who is found using bus transportation will become disentitled to further collective agreement initial / return / rotation allowances, as one consequence.
(iv) If an employee who elects collective agreement initial / return / rotation allowances uses bus transportation for his initial trip that employee will not receive the initial allowance payment. This circumstance will not be a violation as discussed in the previous point.
(v) Regulations shall be established for the use of bus transportation governing behaviour and the use of, e.g., alcohol, tobacco and other substances.
(vi) Notwithstanding the foregoing, an employee who has elected to use provided busses, and who is hired, laid off, or terminated on a day when weekly bussing is not available shall be rei...
INITIAL AND RETURN TRANSPORTATION TO REMOTE SITES. (a) Employees directed or dispatched to work sites located beyond a radius where daily commuting allowance under 12.01(b) would apply shall be paid travel allowance for initial travel and transportation to the project and return subject to the conditions in (b) below, based upon a radius from the cities of Edmonton or Calgary or other hiring hall location, as applicable, as follows:
(i) up to 200 kilometers - $70.00 each way;
(ii) 200 kilometers to 300 kilometers - $100.00 each way;
(iii) 300 kilometers to 375 kilometers, and the Empress area - $120.00 each way;
(iv) over 375 kilometers to 475 kilometers $180.00 each way, or actual Airfare if suitable proof of air transport is provided to the employer.
(v) over 475 kilometers - as mutually agreed between the Parties to this Agreement to a maximum of $275.00 each way or air fare inclusive of taxes in the event this is the most practical method of accessing the project/jobsite.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of (a) above, when transportation is provided by the Employer, no travel allowance will be paid.
(i) When transportation is provided by means of weekly bussing, an employee, at the time of dispatch, will be allowed to elect to use the bus or to receive collective agreement initial / return / rotation allowances. Buses must comply with article 12.01 (d).
(ii) An employee who has elected collective agreement initial / return / rotation allowances will no longer be paid any such payments not yet received if a new bus route is established and the employee elects to use it. Such an employee will not be required to return payments received to that point.
(iii) An employee who has elected collective agreement ni itial / return / rotation
(iv) If an employee who elects collective agreement initial / return / rotation allowances uses bus transportation for his initial trip that employee will not receive the initial allowance payment. This circumstance will not be a violation as discussed in the previous point.
(v) Regulations shall be established for the use of bus transportation governing behaviour and the use of, e.g., alcohol, tobacco and other substances.
(vi) Notwithstanding the foregoing, an employee who has elected to use provided busses, and who is hired, laid off, or terminated on a day when weekly bussing is not available shall be reimbursed the cost of a one-way commercial bus ticket to/from Edmonton or Calgary, whichever is applicable, and transportation to/from the site to the nearest commercial ...
INITIAL AND RETURN TRANSPORTATION TO REMOTE SITES. (a) Employees directed or dispatched to work sites located beyond a radius where daily commuting allowance under Article 11.01(b) would apply shall be paid travel allowance for initial travel and transportation to the project and return subject to the conditions in
(i) up to 200 kilometres - $88.00 each way
(ii) 200 kilometres to 300 kilometres - $124.00 each way.
(iii) 300 kilometres to 375 kilometres - $150.00 each way.
(iv) over 375 kilometres to 475 kilometres $224.00 each way or actual airfare if suitable proof of air transport is provided to the Employer.
(v) over 475 kilometres - as mutually agreed between the Parties to this Agreement to a maximum of $344.00 each way or air
(vi) The Initial and Return Transportation Allowances [applicable to Industrial work] set out herein shall be subject to review in each year of the agreement. In the event that there is an adjustment in the vehicle allowance, pursuant to article 11.01(c) each allowance amount shall be adjusted by the same percentage adjustment as the vehicle allowance adjustment, effective the first pay period following May 1st of the respective year. For example, if for 2015, the vehicle allowance is increased by 4%, each allowance shall be increased by 4%, rounded to the nearest dollar, and effective on the first pay period following the 1st of May, 2015.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of (a) above, when transportation is provided by the Employer, no travel allowance will be paid, subject to the provisions of Article 11.02(c) below.
(c) When transportation is provided by the Employer by way of air, bus, or other surface transportation acceptable to the Union and the Employer, prior to the commencement and following the conclusion of a work cycle (being scheduled days of work for which there is no more than one day of rest scheduled within consecutive scheduled days), an Employee, at the time of dispatch, will be allowed to elect to use the Employer provided transportation or to receive Collective Agreement initial/return/rotation allowances. Buses must comply with Article 11.01(e).
(i) An Employee who has elected Collective Agreement initial
(ii) An Employee who has elected Collective Agreement initial
(iii) If a person who elects Collective Agreement initial / return / rotation allowances uses bus transportation for his initial trip that person will not receive the initial allowance payment. This circumstance will not be a violation as discussed in the previous point.
(iv) Regulations sha...
INITIAL AND RETURN TRANSPORTATION TO REMOTE SITES. (a) Employees directed or dispatched to work sites located beyond a radius where daily commuting allowance under 11.01(b) would apply shall be paid travel allowance for initial travel and transportation to the project and return subject to the conditions in (b) below, based upon a radius from the cities of Edmonton or Calgary or other hiring hall location, as applicable, as follows:
(i) up to 200 kilometers - $60.00 each way;
(ii) 200 kilometers to 300 kilometers - $90.00 each way;
(iii) 300 kilometers to 375 kilometers - $110.00 each way;
(iv) over 375 kilometers to 475 kilometers $165.00 each way, or actual airfare if suitable proof of air transport is provided to the employer.
(v) over 475 kilometers - as mutually agreed between the parties to this Agreement to a maximum of $250.00 each way or air fare inclusive of taxes in the event this is the most practical method of accessing the project / jobsite.
(b) Employees will qualify for and receive transportation allowance to the job site after being employed at the site for fifteen (15) calendar days and if the employee remains on the job until completion of thirty (30) calendar days, or until the job is completed, or until the employee is laid off, whichever occurs first, he shall be entitled to return transportation allowance.
INITIAL AND RETURN TRANSPORTATION TO REMOTE SITES. (a) Employees directed or dispatched to work sites located beyond a radius where daily commuting allowance under 11.01(b) would apply shall
(i) up to 200 kilometers - $60.00 each way;
(ii) 200 kilometers to 300 kilometers - $90.00 each way;
(iii) 300 kilometers to 375 kilometers - $110.00 each way;
(iv) over 375 kilometers to 475 kilometers $165.00 each way, or actual airfare if suitable proof of air transport is provided to the employer.
(v) over 475 kilometers - as mutually agreed between the parties to this Agreement to a maximum of $250.00 each way or air fare inclusive of taxes in the event this is the most practical method of accessing the project / jobsite.
(b) Employees will qualify for and receive transportation allowance to the job site after being employed at the site for fifteen (15) calendar days and if the employee remains on the job until completion of thirty (30) calendar days, or until the job is completed, or until the employee is laid off, whichever occurs first, he shall be entitled to return transportation allowance.
INITIAL AND RETURN TRANSPORTATION TO REMOTE SITES. (a) On jobs located outside the Free Zone when Employees do not return daily to the Free Zone the Employer shall pay travel allowance for initial travel and transportation to the project and return subject to the conditions in (b) below, based upon a radius from the cities of Edmonton or Calgary, as applicable, as follows:
(i) Up to 200 kilometers – Eighty Four Dollars ($84.00) (Eighty Six Dollars ($86.00) effective May 05, 2013) each way,
(ii) 201 kilometers to 300 kilometers – One Hundred and Twenty Dollars ($120.00) (One Hundred and Twenty Two Dollars ($122.00) effective May 05, 2013) each way,
(iii) 301 kilometers to 375 kilometers, and the Empress Area – One Hundred and Forty Dollars ($140.00) (One Hundred and Forty Seven Dollars ($147.00) effective May 05, 2013) each way,
(iv) 376 kilometers to 475 kilometers – Two Hundred and Sixteen Dollars ($216.00) (Two Hundred and Twenty Dollars ($220.00) effective May 05, 2013) each way, or actual airfare if suitable proof of air transport is provided to the Employer
(v) Over 475 kilometers - as mutually agreed between the Parties to this Agreement to a maximum of Three Hundred and Thirty Dollars ($330.00) (Three Hundred and Thirty Seven Dollars ($337.00) effective May 05, 2013) each way or air fare inclusive of taxes in the event this is the most practical method of accessing the project/jobsite.
(b) The Employee is entitled to initial transportation allowance paid on the first pay day providing the Employee works Fifteen (15) calendar days or is laid off in that 15 day period. The Employee is entitled to return transportation allowance paid on the final pay day providing the Employee works Thirty (30) calendar days or is laid off in that 30 day period. Transportation allowance shall be deducted from final cheque if the Employee does not qualify.
(c) In case of a layoff during an Employee’s turnaround or other regularly scheduled break, the Employer shall attempt to contact and notify the Employee of such layoff using the contact information provided by the Employee to the Employer. If the Employer was successful in notifying the Employee or leaving a message as per the last known contact information, the Employee shall only be entitled to Return Travel Allowance and toolbox return shipment to a designated address. If the Employer failed to attempt to notify the Employee and the Employee returned to the jobsite, the Employee shall be entitled to an additional Return Travel Allowance plus Two (2) Hours pack-up ...
INITIAL AND RETURN TRANSPORTATION TO REMOTE SITES. (a) Employees directed or dispatched to work sites located beyond a radius where daily commuting allowance under Article 11.01(b) would apply shall be paid travel allowance for initial travel and transportation to the project and return subject to the conditions in (b) below, based upon a radius from the cities of Edmonton or Calgary or other hiring hall location, as applicable, as follows:
(i) up to 200 kilometres - $77.00 each way (effective May 3, 2009, $84.00);
(ii) 200 kilometres to 300 kilometres - $110.00 each way (effective May 3, 2009, $120.00);
(iii) 300 kilometres to 375 kilometres - $132.00 each way (effective May 3, 2009, $144.00);
(iv) over 375 kilometres to 475 kilometres $198.00 each way (effective May 3, 2009, $216.00), or actual airfare if suitable proof of air transport is provided to the employer.
(v) over 475 kilometres - as mutually agreed between the parties to this Agreement to a maximum of $303.00 each way (effective May 3, 2009, $330.00) or air fare inclusive
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of (a) above, when transportation is provided by the Employer, no travel allowance will be paid, subject to the provisions of Article 11.02(c) below.
(c) When transportation is provided by the employer by way of air, bus, or other surface transportation acceptable to the Union and the Employer, prior to the commencement and following the conclusion of a work cycle (being scheduled days of work for which there is no more than one day of rest scheduled within consecutive scheduled days), an employee, at the time of dispatch, will be allowed to elect to use the employer provided transportation or to receive collective agreement initial/return/rotation allowances. Buses must comply with Article 11.01(e). • An employee who has elected collective agreement initial / return / rotation allowances will no longer be paid any such payments not yet received if a new bus route is established and the employee elects to use it. Such an employee will not be required to return payments received to that point. • An employee who has elected collective agreement initial / return / rotation allowances and who is found using bus transportation will become disentitled to further collective agreement initial / return / rotation allowances, as one consequence. • If a person who elects collective agreement initial / return / rotation allowances uses bus transportation for his initial trip that person will not receive the initial allowance payment. This circumstance w...
