Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 107 - City of Hamilton

% of Group 9
Start of Apprenticeship
Completion of 1,000 hours
Completion of 3,000 hours
Completion of 5,000 hours
Completion of 7,000 hours
Obtain Trade License
70%
75%
80%
85%
90%
!00%*
* This will be retroactive to the date all qualifications were completed.
SCHOOL TERMS
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(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
While attending training sessions, the apprentices will be paid his/her rate
at the time, not to exceed 40 hours per week.
An apprentice will not be expected to work and go to school during "school
terms" under the Apprenticeship Program.
While attending school portions of the program, the apprentice shall be
eligible for all benefits, as provided in the collective agreement.
If the apprentice is not required to attend class, other than a Saturday or a
Sunday, s/heshall inform his/her Supervisor and report to work, if required
by the Supervisor.
The apprentice shall faithfully attend each and every course session. Any
absence must be excused, in advance, by the Supervisor.
If the apprentice is required to pay tuition, the City will reimburse the
employee as per the Tuition Reimbursement Policy (50% on registration
and 50% on successful completion).
VACATION
An apprentice will sign for vacations as per his/her seniority in the apprenticeship
classification. An apprentice may not take vacation during an apprenticeship
school term.
OVERTIME
An apprentice may be asked to work overtime in accordance with Article 22.
WORK/TRAINING ASSIGNMENTS
An apprentice shall be assigned to a variety of functions, shops, shifts, locations,
as required, to complete the Apprenticeship Program. The apprentice's existing
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