ROUTE OVER ASSESMENT PAY RECOVERY
A Letter from National

ROUTE ASSESSMENTS IN THE SAP & GEOROUTE Dear Sisters, Brothers, This is further to the national consultation meeting held on July 4, 2012. During that meeting, the Corporation alleged that discrepancies between route assessments in the SAP and GeoRoute led to mistakes in the payments for over-assessed routes provided for under the collective agreement. According to the Corporation, the problem lasted from March 2010 to December 2011. The Corporation advised us of its intent to pay the amount owed to employees on the paycheque of August 2, 2012. As for recovering overpayments, we asked the Corporation to abstain from recovering any amount from the affected employees. If, nevertheless, the Corporation decides to go ahead and recover the overpayments, it must do so while respecting the collective agreement, more particularly clause 35.06. The Corporation provided the Union with a list of affected routes, as well as a list of employees with the amounts the Corporation intends to pay or recover. These lists will be sent to National Directors by e-mail. Needless to say, this situation is deplorable and detrimental to employees for many reasons, including, but not limited to, the following: • Negative tax consequences for 2010, 2011 and 2012. • Considerable amounts to be recovered (up to $3,784.72). • Failure to create full-time positions for 47 part-time routes assessed at more than 360 minutes. • Hours worked by temporary employees to fill regular positions. If this situation results in violations of the collective agreement, you should file a grievance. In Solidarity, Nicolas Presne National Union Representative

 

The Vancouver local is awaiting direction from the National office. Be prepared to grieve. Retain all supporting documentation (letters of notice, pay statements, etc.).

Solidarity