The collective agreements between Hydro One Inc. and PWU have approximately 3,800 permanent workers and approximately 1,500 contingent employees in critical front-line roles across the Ontario company. TORONTO, October 6, 2020 /CNW/ – Hydro One Inc. is pleased to announce that members of the Power Workers` Union (“PWU”) have voted in favour of two collective renewal agreements: the core collective agreement, which includes front-line employees, and the Customer Service Operations collective agreement, which includes employees in client-oriented roles. LiUNA and PWU members who work in accordance with Schedule A of the PWU/Hydro One collective agreement are entitled to a refund of travel expenses if their regular stay is located more than 40 kilometres from the workplace. If a member`s normal residence is located more than 97 kilometres from the place of residence, a space and board allowance may be paid, subject to proof of a normal residence financial obligation (e.g.B. property tax bill, mortgage account, lease, lease declaration or up-to-date electricity bill). “We are pleased to have signed our first CBA with the PWU. Under the agreement, we have greater flexibility to meet the needs and requirements of our customers and to provide quality services,” said Jason Van Wart, Vice President, Laurentis Energy Partners. As part of its collective agreements, the PWU has negotiated hiring agreements with the following employers: “These agreements between Hydro One and the Power Workers Union reflect our shared commitment to work together on behalf of our clients and communities, to have their voices and to take action to meet their needs,” said Mark Poweska, President and CEO of Hydro One. We look forward to continuing to work positively with PWU management, which represents our front-line staff, which provides safe, reliable and affordable electricity to communities across Ontario. From hours of work to holidays to health and safety issues.
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