WCB – Alberta (Millard Health) Collective Agreement 2021-2024

Article 28: Salaries

1. Both parties to this Collective Agreement recognize that an Employee normally improves in skill and ability relative to experience. In the event that there is just reason to believe that such improvement has not occurred, an increment may be withheld. Where an increment is withheld, the Employee shall be so advised, in writing, and their performance will be reevaluated on a month-to-month basis. After they reach a satisfactory performance level, the increment shall be granted as of that date, however, their anniversary date for increment purposes shall not be changed.
2. Basic monthly salary scales and merit performance increments as set out hereinafter shall be applicable to an Employee employed in a designated classification only when such classification has been created within the work force of the Employer and falls within the scope of this bargaining unit.
3. The parties to this Collective Agreement acknowledge that local organization and operation vary according to circumstances and that it may be necessary to establish additional classifications and salary levels to those stated in Article 28.04. In such situations, the provisions of Article 12 apply.
4. Monthly Salary Scales - See Appendix “A”.
5. Salary reviews will be conducted annually subject to Article 28.01.
6. An Employee who terminates their employment with the Employer prior to the signing of this Collective Agreement shall be entitled to retroactive pay for the applicable general salary increase, for the period they were employed between January 1, 2021 and their termination date, provided application for such retroactive pay is made in writing on termination but no later than ninety (90) days after the signing of this Collective Agreement by the Employer.
7. An Employee who has completed the required training in any of the classifications covered by this Collective Agreement, and who is awaiting registration examinations or results of same, shall be paid the starting rate of the classification.
8. The Employer will recognize long and faithful service in accordance with its Long Service Policy for all Employees.