What are the criteria to use the leave days? Is it the same as vacation days?
All of the criteria are the same as the annual leave provisions in your collective agreement.
Can we expect more leave days in the future seeing how Phoenix issues will continue?
Further negotiations will take place later in this fiscal year if Phoenix is still affecting members. For as long as there are Phoenix issues, we will seek damages and compensation through all appropriate channels.
I have incurred direct expenditures due to Phoenix, what should I do?
You can complete a Claim Form for Additional Financial Expenses Incurred Because of Phoenix Pay System Errors here:
I was severely impacted by Phoenix, do I have another recourse for more damages?
Employees will be able to file claims and the employer will engage in a detailed review of these claims. A threshold of $1,500 will apply, in some cases, and a complete list of eligible expenses will be made available soon.
How does this Phoenix damages agreement affect collective bargaining?
The collective bargaining process is not affected. This is a partial grievance settlement not a collective agreement.
What happens if there is a change in government as a result of the upcoming election?
A change in government will not change the Employer's responsibility to honor the agreement.
How does this affect the Phoenix policy grievance filed in 2016?
The AJC filed Policy Grievances where all members experiencing pay issues are covered with the FPSLREB in response to non-payment of Performance Pay for the 2015-16 and subsequent years, and non-payment of the lockstep pay increments that were due on May 10, 2016 and subsequent years. These grievances were referred to adjudication and were to be heard on March 27th, 2017.