UA Zone 1 Thunder Bay — UA Local 628 — ICI Plumber / Pipefitter
Zone 1 Thunder Bay — UA Local 628 · Mechanical Contractors Association of Ontario / Ontario Pipe Trades Council (UA) — Provincial ICI Collective Agreement
Rates transcribed from the filed agreement — not yet stub-verified · verify with your localTerm: 2025-05-01 to 2028-04-30
Rate changes: May 2025 · May 2026 · May 2027
Source: agreement document
Wage scale ($/hr, straight time)
| Classification | May 2025 | May 2026 | May 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journeyperson (Plumber / Steamfitter / Welder) | $53.20 | $54.79 | $56.50 |
| Foreperson 2(a) (+8%) | $57.46 | $59.17 | $61.02 |
| Foreperson 2(b), NAUSC course completed (+10%) | $58.52 | $60.27 | $62.15 |
| General Foreperson (+15%) | $61.18 | $63.01 | $64.98 |
Vacation & stat pay
10%
Hours / day
8
Union dues
3.00% of gross + $0.29/hr
Employer funds
$16.43/hr
Overtime
- Overtime beyond the regular day (2×)2×
- Saturday (2×)2×
- Sunday / statutory holiday (2×)2×
- Shift starting 12 noon-2 a.m. (+15%)1.15×
Employer benefit funds (paid on your behalf, per hour)
| Fund | Employer pays |
|---|---|
| Welfare | $3.99/hr |
| Pension | $10.39/hr |
| Training (1.25% of base+VP) | $0.73/hr |
| National Organizing Fund | $0.10/hr |
| Building Fund | $0.25/hr |
| Zone Association Fund | $0.51/hr |
| W.I.P. | $0.12/hr |
| Article 34 De Novo (employer) | $0.05/hr |
| Article 23 Canadian Training & Industry Enhancement | $0.15/hr |
| Article 30 continuation of benefits | $0.03/hr |
| De Novo (Art. 34) | $0.05/hr |
| Helmets to Hardhats | $0.01/hr |
| MIAC/WTF Funds | $0.05/hr |
| Total employer funds | $16.43/hr |