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Total Rewards for Special Constables (Unifor Local 5555, Unit 4)

Special Constables in McMaster Security Services are responsible for achieving a safe and secure environment that is developed through prevention programs and law enforcement in concert with the community. Security Services is represented by Unifor Local 5555, Unit 4.

Compensation

Compensation is detailed in the Unifor, Unit 4 Collective Agreement.

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Collective Agreement – Unifor Local 5555, Unit 4

Unifor Local 5555 Unit 4 Collective Agreement 2023-2026 for Special Constables

Benefits

July 1, 2023 Benefit Updates:

  • Emergency Travel Assistance:   Effective July 1st, Sun Life Global Excel Management (GEM) replaces Allianz Global Assistance as the new provider for emergency out-of-country and out-of-province travel assistance. If you’ll be travelling outside of Ontario, it’s a good idea to have your travel card with you as it includes the telephone numbers to call in the event of a medical emergency.  On or after July 1st, you can download the new travel card on mysunlife.ca or the my Sun Life mobile app and it is also available on the HR website.  The telephone numbers to call for Emergency Travel Assistance are not changing.  For 24/7 assistance, call:
    • In the USA and Canada:  1-800-511-4610
    • From anywhere else:  1-519-514-0351
  • Heading Aid Coverage:  Effective July 1st, medical doctors, audiologists and otolaryngologists are accepted as prescribers of hearing aids.

Hours of Work and Paid Time Off

Paid time off is detailed in the Unifor, Unit 4 Collective Agreement.

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Collective Agreement – Unifor Local 5555, Unit 4

Unifor Local 5555 Unit 4 Collective Agreement 2023-2026 for Special Constables

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Averaging Hours of Work Approval – Unifor Local 5555, Unit 4

Approval letter from the Ministry of Labour for Averaging Hours of Work for Overtime Pay Purposes - Special Constables

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Excess Hours Work Approval – Unifor Local 5555, Unit 4

Approval letter from the Ministry of Labour for Excess Weekly Hours of Work - Special Constables