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BETWEEN
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO LIMITED
(hereinafter referred to as The Company)
AND
COMMUNICATION WORKERS UNION
(hereinafter referred to as The Union)
PREAMBLE
(i)
(v)
(b)
(c)
services
(b)
Workers shall
just cause;
(c)
be
excused
agree
from
that
working
systematic
overtime
for
ARTICLE 1 - RECOGNITION
1.1
1.2
1.3
ARTICLE 2 - DEFINITION
2.1
2.2
2.3
CALL OUT refers to a request from the Company to an offduty employee to report to perform duties outside of his
rostered or normal hours.
2.4
(i)
District I
(ii)
District II
District IV
means
- Tobago
2.7
EMPLOYEE
Agreement.
any
worker
who
is
covered
by
this
2.8
ESTABLISHMENT
means the total number of permanent
employees in each category employed by the Company to carry
out its operations.
2.9
any
day
on
which
an
employee
is
not
3.2
(b)
(c)
Letters of Understanding
Company and the Union.
may
be
exchanged
between
the
Union Leave
Annual Vacation Leave
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
Sick Leave
Maternity Leave
Paternity Leave
Casual Leave
Bereavement Leave
Special Leave
I.
J.
Study Leave
Post Course Leave
all
Public
Holidays
so
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
ARTICLE 6 - ALLOWANCES
Employees shall be entitled to the following allowances in
accordance with the specifications in Schedule 4, with the
exception of the Acting, Training and Warm Clothing Allowances,
which are reflected in Articles 7 and 23 respectively:
(1) Lunch Allowance
(15)
Travelling Allowance
(8)
(9)
Shift Allowance
ARTICLE 7 - ACTING
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(b)
(c)
(b)
10
(c)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
11
(c)
of
the
11.8 Transfers
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
12
(e)
Thompson to Gasparillo
Thompson to Marabella and vice
versa
Cipero Road to
and vice versa.
St.
James
Street
13
(b)
(c)
12.2 (a)
(b)
(c)
14
(b)
(c)
Job Evaluation
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
ARTICLE 14 - UNIFORMS
(a)
(b)
(c)
In the event that new job titles are created, the Company
and the Union shall mutually agree on the provisions of
uniforms.
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(d)
shall
be
(b)
(c)
16
15.2 The Company shall provide, and employees shall use, safety
equipment and protective clothing, whilst on duty, whenever
such is considered by the Company to be necessary for the
protection of employees.
15.3 The Company shall provide protective clothing not later
than March 31st each year. Such outfits and clothing shall
be issued in accordance with the provisions of Schedule 11.
In the event that the Company is unable to provide such
Protective Clothing by the above date, the Union shall be
advised as to the reasons by the Company and the employees
informed.
15.4 Upon submission of a medical certificate, an employee who,
for medical reasons, cannot wear any of the issues of
Protective Clothing supplied to him, shall be provided with
suitable replacement garments by the Company. The Company
reserves the right to have the employee undergo a
specialist examination of the medical problem, which cost
shall be borne by the Company.
15.5 The Company shall also provide individual issues and the
employees shall wear the following:(a)
Safety
Helmets
for
use
by
Linesmen,
Cablemen,
Installers, Electricians, Transmission Technicians and
Refrigeration Technicians.
are
not
to
proceed
to
unmanned
sites
by
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(b)
(c)
(d)
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The normal work week for non-shift workers shall not exceed
forty (40) hours - Monday to Friday.
(b)
The normal work day shall not exceed eight (8) hours
between 7.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. exclusive of one (1) hour
for lunch.
(c)
Non-shift workers shall have one (1) hour for lunch per day
scheduled between the hours of 11.00 a.m. and 1.30 p.m.
(d)
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(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
The basic work week for shift workers, with the exception of
employees listed in Schedule 8, shall not exceed forty (40)
hours - five (5) days out of seven (7), Sunday to Saturday,
with a forty-five (45) minutes meal break per shift per day.
(b)
The normal work day for shift workers, with the exception of
employees listed in Schedule 8, shall not exceed eight (8)
hours, Sunday to Saturday, inclusive of forty-five (45)
minutes meal break per shift.
However, the meal break for
shifts between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with
the exception of Telephone Operators, shall be sixty (60)
minutes per shift per day.
(c)
is a public
hours daily
agreed that
night work,
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(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
Telephone Operators
(k)
not
(l)
(m)
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The normal work week for non-shift workers shall not exceed
forty (40) hours - Monday to Friday.
(b)
The normal work day shall not exceed eight (8) hours between
7.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. exclusive of one (1) hour for lunch.
(c)
Non-shift workers shall have one (1) hour for lunch per day
scheduled between the hours of 11.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
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The basic work week for shift workers, with the exception of
employees listed in Schedule 8, shall not exceed forty (40)
hours - five (5) days out of seven (7), Sunday to Saturday,
with a forty-five (45) minute meal break per shift per day.
(b)
The normal work day for shift workers, with the exception of
employees listed in Schedule 8, shall not exceed eight (8)
hours, Sunday to Saturday, inclusive of forty-five (45)
minutes meal break per shift.
However, the meal break for
shifts between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., shall
be sixty (60) minutes per shift per day.
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
is a public
hours daily
agreed that
night work,
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(i)
(j)
The normal work week for shift workers in the Contact Centre
shall not exceed forty
(40) hours per week, Sunday to
Saturday.
(l)
(m)
to
perform
(o)
(p)
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(q)
(r)
The basic work week for shift workers in the Access Plant
Management, Installation & Repairs and Service Operations
departments shall not exceed forty (40) hours five (5)
days out of seven (7), Sunday to Saturday.
(u)
*The Company proposes to include Wiremen who are currently assigned to the Technology Group.
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(w)
(x)
(b)
26
19.4 Any identified official of the Union may enter the Company's
premises during working hours to investigate employee/s
complaints and work conditions provided that before entering
prior notification is made by the Secretary General of the
Union or his designated representative.
Union Dues Deductions
19.5 (a)(i)
(ii)
(b)
(c)
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(b)
(b)
22.3 (a)
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(b)
(c)
(b)
ARTICLE 23 - TRAINING
23.1 It shall be the policy of the Company to provide training
for employees either on or off the job with a view to
improving their efficiency and qualifying them for promotion
to the highest positions in the Company.
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23.2(a)
(b)
23.3 When employees within the Bargaining Unit are selected for
special training by the Company, especially abroad, the
Union shall be given prior notification by the Company.
23.4 Employees selected for overseas training shall be entitled
to such warm clothing where necessary and out-of-pocket
allowance in accordance with the Foreign Travel Policy.
However, the Union shall be notified in advance of the
arrangements made.
23.5 An employee may be required to perform work of a higher
classification than his own without additional remuneration
during the course of receiving normal on-the-job training.
23.6 A joint Training Committee, comprising Management and Union
shall be established to assess the training needs of
employees in the context of the Company's operations and to
recommend appropriate training programmes and courses to
meet these needs.
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31
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Salaries
At or before the time when the payment of wages or salary
takes place, each employee shall receive a monthly pay slip
from the Company showing gross earnings broken down into
basic salary plus itemised and other deductions such as
PAYE, and finally, net salary payment.
(b)
Subsistence
At the time when the payment of subsistence and overtime
takes place, each employee shall receive a statement from
the Company showing gross and net subsistence and overtime
payments.
and
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34
(ii) Meals:
Meals
shall
Agreement.
be
provided
as
per
existing
Collective
(iii)Out-of-Pocket Allowance:
An Out-of-Pocket Allowance of US$30.00 per day shall be paid
to an employee who performs his duties on a Cable Ship.
(iv) Extra Duty:
The normal extra duty allowance shall apply. However, once
it is determined that the duty performed was continuous,
extending from one day into the next day and through what
should be a normal duty, the triple time application shall
continue into that normal duty.
(v)
Recuperation Leave:
An employee who performs his duties at sea on a Cable Ship
for twenty-four hours or more shall be granted one (1) dayoff for each day spent at sea upon completion of the
operation.
40.2 Group
Personal
Accident
Insurance/Sea
Platforms, Ships And Off The Main Land
Rigs,
Marine
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Offshore Allowance:
An allowance of eleven (11%) of basic monthly salary on a
pro-rated basis, shall be paid to an employee who performs
his duties offshore on a Sea Rig, Ship or Marine Platform.
However, where an employee is required to work off the Main
Land of Trinidad and Tobago (e.g. Monos, Gasparee Island
etc.) an allowance of six (6%) of basic monthly salary on a
pro-rated basis, shall be paid.
It is agreed the Offshore Allowance rates shall be computed
as follows:
Offshore Training
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(i)
(ii)
(iii)
37
2.
3.
(a)
(b)
4.
38
he
so
The Union shall have one hundred and eighty (180) days from
the date of the incident giving rise to the complaint or
grievance.
(c)
2.
Union
to
Stage 1
- A Union Representative shall in the first
instance discuss the matter with the immediate supervisor.
Stage 2 - If a satisfactory solution is not arrived at, the
local branch of the Union to which the employee or employees
belong, may, within ten (10) calendar days, request a
meeting with the next appropriate level of Management. The
meeting shall be convened within fourteen (14) calendar days
thereof.
At this meeting, not more than eight (8) Union
representatives may be present to put forward the grievance
or complaint.
The decision of the Company's representative/s shall be
confirmed in writing to the local Branch of the Union within
five (5) days of hearing.
Stage 3
- If the matter is still not satisfactorily
resolved, the Executive Board of the Union may, within
fourteen (14) days of receipt from the Branch, of the letter
from the Company communicating the previous decision,
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Union Leave
1.
An employee's election or appointment to accept a fulltime position with the Union shall be considered good
and sufficient reason for obtaining leave of absence
without pay upon written request from the Secretary
General of the Union to the Industrial Relations
Manager.
It being understood that the number of
employees at any one time to be granted leave of
absence without pay to accept such full time positions
with the Union shall be mutually agreed upon and that
such
leaves
of
absence
shall
be
restricted
to
conducting of Union Business for the particular period.
(b)
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(b)
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4.
(a)
Only
those
employees
who
are
duly
selected
representatives of the Union shall be eligible for this
leave of absence.
(b)
Notice
Requests for Union leaves of absence shall be made
reasonably in advance so that the Company may make
arrangements
where
necessary
for
replacement
of
the
employees taking such leave. Reasonable notice shall mean:
5.
(a)
(b)
Time Off With Pay (i) Save and except in exceptional circumstances or
emergency situations, the Company, at the request
of the Secretary General or his duly authorised
representative,
shall
excuse
a
Union
representative who wishes to take time off from
his assigned Company duties on any given day to
perform Union duties concerning this Company.
Such excused absence shall apply to employees who
are
required
to
participate
in
general
negotiations or initiate discussions on grievances
or treat with any matter between the Company and
the Union.
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Time Off Without Pay The Company shall grant time off to Union officials
employed with the Company to engage in Union business
not directly related to the Company.
The number of
employees to be released and the frequency of such
leave shall be subject to the exigencies of the service
and shall be mutually agreed between the Company and
the Union.
B.
1.
Duration/Qualification
(a)
(b)
2.
service
service
service
service
service
10
15
22
33
40
working
working
working
working
working
days.
days.
days.
days.
days.
Accumulation of Leave
A worker shall not be permitted to accumulate
vacation leave beyond one (1) years entitlement.
3.
annual
Leave Time
(a)
not
be
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4.
(b)
(c)
(d)
Deferment by Company
(i) An employee who, owing to the exigencies of the
service, is unable to obtain annual vacation leave for
a period of one year, may opt to receive payment in
lieu of such leave at his current rate of salary.
(ii) An employee who, owing to the exigencies of the
service, is unable to obtain annual vacation leave for
a period of two consecutive years, may opt to receive
payment in lieu of such leave at one-and-one half (1
1/2) times his current rate of pay.
(iii)
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6.
Cancellation/Recall
(a)
(b)
7.
Additional Leave
Where an employee has utilized all of his entitlement, the
Company shall, in special cases, consider any application
for additional leave, it however, being understood that such
additional leave shall be granted without pay.
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C.
Sick Leave
1.
(a)
(b)
Sick Leave for more than two (2) consecutive days shall
be granted only on the production of a medical
certificate.
(c)
(d)
(iv)
46
(f)
or
2.
(g)
(h)
(a)
3.
Sick leave for more than two (2) consecutive days shall
be granted only on the production of a medical
certificate.
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4.
D.
Maternity Leave
(a)
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(v)
(b)
E.
Paternity Leave
A permanent male employee shall be eligible for paternity
leave of three (3) working days in respect of each pregnancy
of his spouse. Such leave shall be applied for in advance
and granted upon request under the following conditions:
F.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Casual Leave
1. (a)
(b)
2.
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G.
Bereavement Leave
(i)
(b)
(c)
50
Special Leave
(a)
(b)
I.
J.
Study Leave
(a)
(b)
1-3 months
3-6 months
Over 6 months
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SCHEDULE 4 - ALLOWANCES
1.
Lunch
(i)
Meal
A meal allowance of twenty-nine dollars ($29.00) shall be
paid to employees on the following basis:
(i)
to
continue
working
after
normal
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(iv) Should the employee work less than two (2) hours'
overtime, the first two (2) hour period shall be deemed
a guaranteed period for the purpose of meal allowance
only.
3.
Disturbance
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
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Arima
Chaguanas
Morne Bleu
Matura
District III
San Fernando/Couva/Princess Town/
Claxton Bay/Mayaro
Siparia/Point Fortin
4.
(f)
(g)
(b)
(ii) Tobago
($218.00)
5.
two
hundred
and
eighteen
dollars
Height
(i) Where an employee is required to climb towers at
heights beyond thirty (30) feet from base, an allowance
of fifty-nine dollars ($59.00) shall be paid.
An
allowance of ninety-four dollars ($94.00) shall be paid
whenever work progresses at such heights beyond three
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Jack Hammer
Employees required to use a Jack Hammer during the course of
their duties shall be paid an allowance of eleven dollars
($11.00) per hour but not less than a minimum of twentythree dollars ($23.00) per day.
7.
Driving
(a)
8.
(b)
(c)
Motor Cycle
(a)
55
(b)
9.
Shift
(a)
(b)
(d)
(e)
shift
56
(f)
10.
Split Shift
Employees whose duties require split-shifts, i.e. two-part
shifts during the same day, and whose two-part shifts are
separated by a period of two hours or more shall receive a
Split-Shift Allowance of twenty dollars ($20.00) per day in
Trinidad and twenty-three dollars ($23.00) per day in
Tobago.
11.
(i)
In-Charge
Senior Technician
A Senior Technician in charge of an Exchange shall be paid an
allowance of two hundred and eighty-three dollars ($283.00)
per month while in charge of the Exchange.
(ii) Crews
Any employee, in the undermentioned categories, who is
authorised to work as the designated Foreman shall be paid
an allowance at the rate of two hundred and thirty-two
dollars ($232.00) per month:
Senior
Senior
Senior
Senior
Senior
Senior
Technicians
Electricians
AC Power Technicians
DC Power Technicians
Refrigeration Technicians
Outside Plant Attendants
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(iv) Officer-in-Charge
Employees who are requested to work as Officers in Charge
during the absence of the Supervisor shall be paid an In
charge Allowance of thirty-two dollars ($32.00) per shift.
12.
On Call
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Call Out
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(a)
14.
(b)
arrives
be paid
employee
hour of
time of
(c)
(d)
2.
3.
Public Holidays
Double Time his regular hourly rate for the first six
(6) hours and triple time thereafter, in addition to
his normal day's pay entitlement with a minimum
guarantee of four (4) hours' overtime pay for working
four (4) hours or less and eight (8) hours' overtime
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b.
c.
Salary x 1.5
173*
151*
130*
130
130
for 30 effective hours
*average monthly hours worked
15.
Travelling
Transport Policy provision for Junior Staff Personnel in
Scheduled Travelling Posts.
The following provisions shall be included as Group D in the
Transport Policy and shall apply to Junior Staff personnel
who are designated travelling officers while holding
scheduled travelling posts:
(a)
Group D
Loan
Value Added Tax Relief
$85,000
Up to a maximum of
15% of loan granted
$1243
13,518 km per annum
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Mileage Allowance
Travelling Officer
Non Travelling Officer
(b)
$1.13 per km
$1.24 per km
16.Foreign Language
An operator who, during the normal course of duties, is
requested by the Company to speak a foreign language in
which he/she is considered fluent, shall be entitled to a
Foreign Language Allowance of two hundred and six dollars
($206.00) per month.
17.
Wheel Change
Whenever employees are required to change wheels they shall
receive an allowance of:Light Vehicle - $11.00
Heavy Vehicle - $14.00
18.
(ii)
(iii)
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(iv)
19.
Laundry
Employees who are required to wear Uniforms or Protective
Clothing shall be paid a Laundry Allowance of One Hundred
and Two Dollars ($102.00) per month.
This allowance shall
not be applicable to employees while on leave.
20.
Canvassing
Whenever an employee who is called upon to perform duties in
the capacity of marketing the Companys products, which are
outside of his normal duties, he shall be paid an allowance
of seventeen dollars ($17.00) per day.
21.
Training Instructor
Whenever an employee is called upon to perform duties
outside of his normal function in the role of instructor at
the Training School or outside of the Training School
inclusive of preparation and after-course evaluation, he
shall be paid an allowance of One Hundred and Thirteen
Dollars ($113.00) per day. This role of instructor must be
approved by the Companys Training School.
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63
64
**
ACCOUNTS CLERK I
A.C. POWER SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN III
ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK I
ARCHIVES CLERK I
BILLING CLERK
CARPENTER
CASHIER II
CHAUFFEUR
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE II
HEAVY LINES TECHNICIAN I
HUMAN RESOURCE CLERK II
INTERNET SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
LINES & INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN I
MASON
METAL WORKER
OUTSIDE PLANT PLANNING TECHNICIAN II
PAINTER
PAYROLL CLERK I
PLUMBER
PURCHASING CLERK
SECRETARY
SENIOR CONTROL CLERK
SENIOR MAIL CLERK
SENIOR OUTSIDE PLANT ATTENDANT
SPRAY PAINTER
STATISTICAL CLERK I
STORES CLERK I
STRAIGHTENER
TAPE CUSTODIAN
TELEMARKETING REPRESENTATIVE I
TELEPHONE OPERATOR
TEST & DESPATCH CLERK I
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**
TRAFFIC CLERK II
TRAFFIC QUALITY MONITOR
TRANSMISSION & SWITCHING TECHNICIAN III
TREASURY CLERK
WELDER
WIREMAN I
GRADE V
**
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**
**
**
**
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**
**
**
**
**
**
**
ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK II
ASSIGNMENT CLERK I
AUDIOTEXT ASSISTANT
BILLING ATTENDANT
BUSINESS SERVICES TECHNICIAN II
BUSINESS SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN II
CABLE DELIVERY MAN
CABLE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II
CELLULAR SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN II
CENTRAL OFFICE TECHNICIAN III
CONTROL CLERK
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE - TROUBLE REPORTS
DATA PREPARATION OPERATOR
D.C. POWER SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN III
DISBURSEMENT CLERK I
DRAUGHTSPERSON II
ELECTRICIAN II
LIGHT VEHICLE DRIVER
MAIL CLERK
MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANIC II
NETWORK INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN II
PAY STATION ATTENDANT
PAY STATION TECHNICIAN II
RATES AND TARIFFS CLERK
REAL TIME SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN III
REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN II
SALES SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE
STANDBY GENERATOR MECHANIC II
STORES CLERK II
TELEMARKETING REPRESENTATIVE
TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III
GRADE VI
**
ACCOUNTS CLERK II
ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK III
ARCHIVES CLERK II
CLERICAL ASSISTANT
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GRADE VII
**
ASSIGNMENT CLERK II
COURIER
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ATTENDANT
TRAINEE NETWORK TECHNICIAN
GRADE VIII
HOUSE SERVICES ATTENDANT
OFFICE ATTENDANT
TRAINEE OUTSIDE PLANT TECHNICIAN
GRADE IX
HOSPITALITY ATTENDANT
NB: **
SCHEDULE 6 - SALARIES
1.
67
2.
4.
3.
MIN
1
9127
8685
8243
7815
7366
6932
6521
6083
5671
5236
2003
PT. 2 PT.3
PT.4
PT.5
PT.6
MAX.7
9386
9645
9904
10163
10422
10679
8931
8477
8037
7575
7129
6706
6255
5832
5384
9177
8711
8258
7784
7325
6891
6427
5993
5532
9423
8945
8479
7993
7521
7076
6599
6154
5680
9669
9179
8700
8202
7717
7261
6771
6315
5828
9915
9413
8921
8411
7913
7446
6943
6476
5976
10161
9644
9145
8618
8112
7630
7117
6635
6126
2004
GRADE
1A
1B
2
3
GRADE
4
5
6
7
8
9
MIN
1
9453
PT. 2 PT.3
PT.4
PT.5
PT.6
MAX.7
9703
9971
10238
10506
10774
11039
8978
8521
8080
MIN
7615
1
7167
6741
6288
5862
5413
9232
8763
8308
PT. 2
7831
7370
6932
6466
6029
5566
9487
9005
8537
PT.3
8047
7572
7124
6644
6195
5719
9741
9247
8765
PT.4
8263
7775
7315
6822
6362
5872
9995
9489
8994
PT.5
8479
7977
7506
7000
6528
6025
10250
9731
9222
PT.6
8695
8180
7697
7177
6695
6178
10504
9970
9453
MAX.7
8909
8385
7887
7357
6859
6333
2005
68
1A
1B
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
9753
9281
8809
8353
7872
7409
6969
6500
6060
5596
10030
9544
9059
8588
8095
7619
7166
6684
6232
5754
10308
9807
9309
8825
8319
7828
7364
6868
6404
5912
10584
10070
9559
9061
8542
8037
7562
7052
6577
6070
10861
10332
9809
9298
8765
8246
7759
7236
6748
6228
11138
10596
10059
9533
8988
8456
7957
7419
6921
6387
11412
10859
10306
9772
9210
8668
8153
7605
7090
6547
2006
Grade
1A
1B
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Min
1
10842
10342
9842
9358
8849
8358
7891
7394
6928
6436
Pt 2
11136
10621
10107
9608
9085
8580
8100
7589
7110
6604
Pt 3
11431
10900
10372
9859
9322
8802
8310
7784
7293
6771
Pt 4
11723
11178
10637
10109
9559
9024
8520
7979
7476
6938
Pt 5
12017
11456
10902
10360
9795
9245
8729
8174
7657
7106
Pt 6
12311
11736
11167
10609
10032
9468
8939
8368
7841
7275
Max
7
12601
12015
11429
10863
10267
9692
9146
8566
8020
7444
Pt 5
12738
12144
Pt 6
13049
12440
Max 7
13357
12736
2007
Grade
1A
1B
Min 1
11493
10963
Pt 2
11804
11258
Pt 3
12117
11554
Pt 4
12427
11849
69
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10432
9920
9380
8859
8365
7838
7344
6822
10713
10184
9630
9095
8586
8045
7537
7000
10994
10450
9882
9330
8809
8251
7730
7177
11275
10715
10132
9565
9031
8458
7924
7355
11556
10982
10383
9800
9253
8665
8117
7532
11837
11246
10633
10036
9475
8871
8311
7711
12114
11514
10883
10274
9695
9080
8501
7891
70
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
SENIOR
71
Their basic work week not exceeding forty (40) hours, Monday
to Saturday, inclusive of a forty-five (45) minute meal
break per shift per day.
(a)
Their normal work day not exceeding eight (8) hours, Monday
to Saturday, inclusive of a forty-five (45) minute meal
break shift.
Computer Operations
IPTOC
Bhim Samaroo
Barry Sylvester
Lawrence Brown
Courtenay Reid
Dayanand Siewdial
North Post
Nigel Davis
Victor Fonteillo
Wren Francois
Robert Mitchell
Anthony Walters
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Welders
Metal Workers
Wiremen
Drivers
Technicians
Electricians
Mechanics
SCHEDULE 10 - UNIFORMS
Female Staff
Office Maid
PABX,PAX,PBX
(Maintenance)
Management Drivers
Service (male)
Representatives
Messengers
Drivers
1.
uniforms
between
2.
In the event that new job titles are created which warrant
the provision of uniforms, the Company and the Union shall
mutually agree on the provision of such uniforms.
3.
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DEPARTMENT/SECTIONS
Cable Maintenance
JEANS
PANTS
JERSEYS
SHIRTS
SAFETY
BOOTS
(every 2years)
1 pair
OVERCOATS
Cable Construction
1 pair
Inspectors (install)
1 pair
Paystation
1 pair
Lines Construction
1 pair
Labourers
1 pair
1 pair
1 pair
10
Transmission
1 pair
11
Business Systems
12
RSB
1 pair
13
Air Conditioning
1 pair
14
Power AC/DC
1 pair
15
16
1 pair
17
Mechanics
1 pair
18
Receiving Officers/Stores
Keeper
Telephone Inst. (Mech)
1 pair
1 pair
OTHER
19
1 pair
OVERALLS
2
2
4
4
SAFETY SHOES
(every 2years)
Appropriate warm
clothing
1 pair
1 pair
74
20
Utility Crews
1 pair
21
22
Draughtsperson
23
1 pair
24
Transport Drivers
1 pair
25
Wrecker Drivers
1 pair
26
Revenue Department/Billing
27
Printers
1 pair
28
Cellular
1 pair
29
Spray Painters
1 pair
30
Metal Workers
1 pair
31
Cable Deliveryman
32
Painters, Masons
33
Carpenters, Plumbers
34
Electricians
35
Mail Attendant
36
Customs Clerk
37
38
Radio Operators
1 pair
1 pair
2
1 pair
2
2
1 pair
1 pair
1 pair
1 pair
2
1
1 pair
1 pair
Appropriate safety
gear
Appropriate safety
gear
Appropriate safety
gear
1 pair
1 pair
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NOTES
Anti static shoes should be utilised in the Central Office
1.
Employees requesting new issues of Protective Clothing within the same year shall be required
to produce to Management the unserviceable items needing replacement.
2.
3.
Notwithstanding the above, the Company shall provide Protective Clothing to any other
category of employees as may be decided upon from time to time. In the event that new Job
Titles are created which warrant the provision of Protective Clothing, the Company and the
Union shall mutually agree on the provision of such Protective Clothing.
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES OF
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO LIMITED
SIGNED:
SIGNED:
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DAY OF
PREAMBLE ............................................................................................................. 1
ARTICLE 1 - RECOGNITION .................................................................................... 2
ARTICLE 2 - DEFINITION ...................................................................................... 3
ARTICLE 3 - MUTUAL RECOGNITION OF RIGHTS ................................................... 6
ARTICLE 4 - LEAVES OF ABSENCE ......................................................................... 6
ARTICLE 5 - PUBLIC HOLIDAYS ............................................................................. 7
ARTICLE 6 - ALLOWANCES ..................................................................................... 7
ARTICLE 7 - ACTING .............................................................................................. 8
ARTICLE 8 - JOB TITLES........................................................................................ 9
ARTICLE 9 - SALARIES AND CLASSIFICATIONS...................................................... 9
ARTICLE 10 - SENIORITY AND PROBATION ............................................................ 9
ARTICLE 11 - MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ............................................................ 10
11.5
11.6
11.7
11.8
Lunch................................................................................................................................................................................ 52
Meal .................................................................................................................................................................................. 52
Disturbance ................................................................................................................................................................. 53
Sleeping Out and Out of Pocket .................................................................................................................... 54
Height ............................................................................................................................................................................. 54
Jack Hammer ................................................................................................................................................................. 55
Driving ........................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Motor Cycle ................................................................................................................................................................. 55
Shift................................................................................................................................................................................ 56
Split Shift ................................................................................................................................................................. 57
In-Charge ...................................................................................................................................................................... 57
On Call ........................................................................................................................................................................... 58
Call Out ........................................................................................................................................................................ 58
Extra Duty (Overtime).......................................................................................................................................... 59
Travelling .................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Foreign Language ..................................................................................................................................................... 61
Wheel Change ............................................................................................................................................................... 61
Cost of Living Allowance .................................................................................................................................. 61
Laundry ........................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Canvassing .................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Training Instructor .............................................................................................................................................. 62
JUNIOR STAFF
COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
2003 2007
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