Historic new employment contract at Charl-Pol

The company now has the best-paid welders in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

Quebec City, Tuesday, December 20, 2022 — Charl-Pol management is proud to say that it now offers some of the best working conditions in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean area. With the signing of a new four-year collective agreement, workers at the La Baie plant will see their wages increase by 6% in the first year, for a total increase of over 15% by the time the current agreement ends in 2026. What’s more, Charl-Pol welders’ wages will now start at $24 an hour and reach up to $36 an hour.

Happy, satisfied employees

At Charl-Pol, the remarkably high retention rate of 94% leaves no doubt that employees are happy and want to stay with the century-old company. In fact, many have been with Charl-Pol for 20, 25, or even 30 years! The agreement—which follows two months of smooth negotiations—has something for everyone and positions Charl-Pol as an industry leader. It has left both parties pleased.

“I am delighted to announce the renewal of our collective agreement for the next 4 years. In addition to ensuring our operations remain stable, I believe that the new working conditions are proof of our company’s real commitment to recognizing and supporting the tradespeople who are so invaluable to our company.”

Jean-Sébastien Michaud, Human Resources Director

Union Chair

Raises for all

Welders aren’t the only ones reaping the benefits of this new collective agreement. Press operators, preparers, and forklift operators have also received a 6% pay raise starting immediately, for a total of 16.4% over 4 years, while day labourers, mechanics, and electromechanics will receive a total raise of almost 10%.

“We have also created a new position for a specialized fitter earning between $32.77 and $35.82 an hour. This is a very well-paid job, and one that meets our need to fill several fitter positions for our large-scale projects,” adds Gabriel Tremblay.

Three bonuses have also been increased. As a result, team leaders will receive an extra $1.50 per hour, while evening workers and trainers will receive an extra $1.25 per hour.

ABOUT CHARL-POL

Charl-Pol is an employer of choice with a 100-year history, backed by cutting-edge technologies, financial strength, and an experienced team. This allows it to pursue an ambitious vision: to be a leading manufacturer of heavy equipment for the energy, aluminum, shipbuilding, and mining and metals industries. With its strategically located plants in Quebec and British Columbia, its impressive production capacities, and the expertise of its teams in executing large-scale manufacturing projects, Charl-Pol is a clear leader in its field.

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