SUBMISSION OF DUES AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS
33.01
The collection and submission of Union Dues as specified in Article 4.00 and the submission of all other contributions as specified in Articles 21.02, 25.00, 26.00, 27.00, 28.00,
31.00
and 34.00 are a firm commitment and obligation on the Employer under this Agreement. Failure to comply constitutes a serious breach of the Agreement. The Parties to the Agreement may impose penalties which could include: a) the appointment of an independent auditor to inspect those books and records of the Employer, pertaining to the above stated contributions, where the Parties have reasonable grounds to believe that all proper contributions have not been made under this Collective Agreement. Where the Employer is delinquent and the Parties initiate collection proceedings, the Employer shall bear all the costs of collection, including the costs of Arbitration and interest on the aforesaid monies, computed at the prime rate plus 1% of the Bank of Canada. b) requiring the Employer to post a monetary bond prior to the start of a job where the Employer establishes a practice of delinquency.
33.02
All submissions must be accompanied by a list showing each employee's name (and Social Insurance Number, provided the Union supplies it on their referral slip) and the amount of each contribution together with the hours worked or other applicable figure on which it is based.
33.03
Forms are available to assist in calculating and tabulating the contributions and submissions and giving instructions regarding where and how the electronic submissions effective May 1, 2023 are to be sent. Employers should contact the appropriate Local Lodge officer for instructions as to where and how to obtain the forms.
33.04
Submissions of information and payment of monies shall be submitted effective May 1, 2023 by electronic means, no later than the 15th of the month following the month in which the applicable amounts were earned.
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