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613-521-6565
Labourers’ International Union of North America, Local 527
Representing working men & women in Eastern Ontario
Geographic Jurisdiction
ottawa
CORNWALL
SMITHS FALLS
RENFREW
PERTH
BROCKVILLE
CARLETON PLACE
MISSISSIPPI MILLS
ARNPRIOR
ROCKLAND
HAWSBURY
PEMBROKE
PETAWAWA
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members benefit from:
IMPROVED WAGES
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EXTENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE
which includes life insurance, medical, dental, vision, prescriptions, legal, training and more!
PENSION
MORE WORK OPPORTUNITIES
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WAGE RATES PACKAGE EXAMPLES
Below are common classification of labourers working under a LiUNA Collective Agreement in the Ottawa region.
Wage rates depend on a labourer’s skills, qualifications, the type of work they are performing and the construction project type.
Contact a Union Representative for more details.
Industrial, Commercial & Institutionnal
includes concrete forming, masonry, restoration work, waterproofind, and more
Classification | Total Compensation Package | Hourly Wage Rate | Vacation Pay (10%) | Contributions to benefit fund | Contributions to pension fund |
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Apprentice (1st year) | $28.16 /hour | $21.75 | $2.17 | $3.74 | $0.50 |
Apprentice (2nd year) | $43.84 /hour* | $28.39 | $2.84 | $3.74 | $8.87 |
Apprentice (3rd year) | $50.08 /hour* | $34.06 | $3.41 | $3.74 | $8.87 |
General Labourer | $54.14 /hour* | $37.75 | $3.78 | $3.74 | $8.87 |
Certified welder | $54.62 /hour* | $38.19 | $3.82 | $3.74 | $8.87 |
Cement Finisher | $59.69 /hour* | $42.80 | $4.28 | $3.74 | $8.87 |
Mason Tender | $54.81 /hour* | $38.36 | $3.84 | $3.74 | $8.87 |
Flagperson | $48.83 /hour* | $32.93 | $3.29 | $3.74 | $8.87 |
*the above hourly rates are effective as of May 2024; the total compensation package includes the hourly wage rates, vacation pay, benefits fund contributions and pension fund contributions.
Heavy Civil (NCRBA)
(National Capital Road Builders Association) includes road building, sewer & watermain, tunnel work, bridge construction, cub & sidewalks, and more
Classification | Total Compensation Package | Hourly Wage Rate | Vacation Pay (10%) | Contributions to benefit fund | Contributions to pension fund |
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Labourer (6-12 months experience) | $48.41 /hour* | $34.03 | $3.40 | $3.83 | $7.15 |
Labourer | $51.45 /hour* | $36.79 | $3.68 | $3.83 | $7.15 |
General Labourer | $53.29 /hour* | $38.46 | $3.85 | $3.83 | $7.15 |
Semi-Skilled Labourer | $52.43 /hour* | $37.77 | $3.78 | $3.83 | $7.15 |
Pipelayer | $54.11 /hour* | $39.21 | $3.92 | $3.83 | $7.15 |
Certified welder | $54.94 /hour* | $39.96 | $4.00 | $3.83 | $7.15 |
Labourer (bridges) | $52.30 /hour* | $37.56 | $3.76 | $3.83 | $7.15 |
Cement Finisher (bridges) | $53.44 /hour* | $38.60 | $3.86 | $3.83 | $7.15 |
Carpenter-Formsetter (bridges) | $56.58 /hour* | $41.45 | $4.15 | $3.83 | $7.15 |
Flagperson | $44.30 /hour* | $30.29 | $3.03 | $3.83 | $7.15 |
*the above hourly rates are effective as of May 2024; the total compensation package includes the hourly wage rates, vacation pay, benefits fund contributions and pension fund contributions.
Demolition
includes wrecking, demolition, dismantling and salvaging, asbestos abatement, and more
Classification | Total Compensation Package | Hourly wage rate | Vacation Pay (10%) | Contributions to benefit fund | Contributions to pension fund |
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Labourer | $54.46 /hour* | $39.95 | $4.00 | $4.59 | $8.92 |
Heavy Equipment Operator | $61.02 /hour* | $43.19 | $4.32 | $4.59 | $8.92 |
*the above hourly rates are effective as of May 2024; the total compensation package includes the hourly wage rates, vacation pay, benefits fund contributions and pension fund contributions.
Utilities
Includes work related to utilities (such as Bell, Rogers, etc.)
Classification | Total Compensation Package | Hourly Wage Rate | Vacation Pay (10%) | Contributions to benefit fund | Contributions to pension fund |
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General Labourer | $46.06 /hour* | $31.12 | $3.11 | $3.76 | $8.07 |
Skilled Labourer | $49.30 /hour* | $34.06 | $3.41 | $3.76 | $8.07 |
Driller | $49.80 /hour* | $34.52 | $3.45 | $3.76 | $8.07 |
*the above hourly rates are effective as of May 2024; the total compensation package includes the hourly wage rates, vacation pay, benefits fund contributions and pension fund contributions.
Pipeline distribution
includes work related to distribution gas networks
Classification | Total Compensation Package | Hourly Wage Rate | Vacation Pay (10%) | Contributions to benefit fund | Contributions to pension fund |
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Labourer | $59.61 /hour* | $41.24 | $4.12 | $4.21 | $10.05 |
Skilled Labourer | $60.36 /hour* | $41.91 | $4.19 | $4.21 | $10.05 |
Driller | $61.02 /hour* | $42.51 | $4.25 | $4.21 | $10.05 |
*the above hourly rates are effective as of May 2024; the total compensation package includes the hourly wage rates, vacation pay, benefits fund contributions and pension fund contributions.
For more information on other Collective Agreements, contact a Union Representative at
613-521-6565
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There are 4 ways to join LiUNA Local 527
REGULAR MEMBER
APPRENTICE MEMBER
FLAGPERSON
ORGANIZE YOUR WORKPLACE
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to join as a
Regular Member
Requires proof of 4,000 hours of construction experience
Experience must be in the following industries: concrete forming, road building, bridge construction, asphalt paving, demolition, masonry/mason tending, restoration, drilling & blasting, utilities, pipeline mainline and/or distribution, landscaping.
*Initiation fee & monthly union dues payment is required to obtain a membership.
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to join as an
Apprentice Member
If you are looking to start a new career in construction
Construction Craft Worker 450A
Red Seal Apprenticeship that allows you to earn wages as you learn
It involves 2 levels of in-class training in our Training Centre
&
PAID on the job training with our region’s TOP EMPLOYERS in the construction industry
*Initiation fee & monthly union dues payment is required to obtain a membership.
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to join as a
Flagperson only
be dispatched to work as a Flagperson only
*Initiation fee & monthly union dues payment is required to obtain a membership.
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Organizing Your Workplace
Do you already work in a related field but don’t have BENEFITS, PENSION or UNION WAGES?
We could help you and your coworkers
Contact the Union Office at 613-521-6565 and ask to speak with an Organizer – they will gladly explain your options!
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