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Total Rewards for Staff (Unifor Local 5555, Unit 1)

Staff at McMaster includes non-management, non-academic employees of the University. This employee group is represented by Unifor Local 5555, Unit 1.

Total Rewards Overview

Total rewards summary for Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 including compensation, benefits, retirement income, paid time off, and learning and development.

Compensation

Compensation is detailed in the Unifor, Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

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Collective Agreement – Unifor Local 5555, Unit 1

Unifor Local 5555, Unit 1 Collective Agreement 2025-2028

Benefits

Benefit Updates

Effective July 1, 2025, benefit updates include enhancements to prescription drug coverage. Effective July 1, 2026, benefit updates include additions or enhancements to Gender Affirmation Care, Fertility and Surrogacy Medical Services, and the Healthcare Spending Account. Click here for more details.

Paid Time Off

Paid time off is detailed in the Unifor, Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

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Deferred Salary Leave – LOU

for Unifor Local 5555

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Time Management Guidelines (Unifor)

For Managers of Employees in the Unifor 5555 #1 Bargaining Unit