{"id":35,"date":"2025-06-26T17:10:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T17:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iuoe727test.elenadigital.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=35"},"modified":"2025-10-15T20:21:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T20:21:56","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iuoe727.com\/wordpress\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<main>\r\n<section class=\"faq-header\">\r\n<div class=\"faq-header-inner\">\r\n<h1>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"faq-section\"><br \/>\r\n<p>If you are a member of IUOE Local 727 and need detailed answers to some of these questions, please log in and check out the FAQ under Membership Corner for more in-depth and varied questions. If you do not see your question answered, please get in touch with us to learn more.<\/p>\r\n<br \/><!-- <div class=\"contents\">\r\n            <h2>Contents<\/h2>\r\n            <ul>\r\n                <li><span class=\"arrow\">\u2192<\/span><a href=\"#membership\">Membership<\/a><\/li>\r\n                <li><span class=\"arrow\">\u2192<\/span><a href=\"#dues\">Dues<\/a><\/li>\r\n                <li><span class=\"arrow\">\u2192<\/span><a href=\"#grievances\">Grievances<\/a><\/li>\r\n                <li><span class=\"arrow\">\u2192<\/span><a href=\"#agreements\">Collective Agreements<\/a><\/li>\r\n            <\/ul>\r\n        <\/div> -->\r\n<section class=\"faq-contents\">\r\n<div class=\"faq-contents-inner\">\r\n<h2>Contents<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span class=\"arrow\">\u2192<\/span><a href=\"#membership\">Membership<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"arrow\">\u2192<\/span><a href=\"#dues\">Dues<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"arrow\">\u2192<\/span><a href=\"#grievances\">Grievances<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"arrow\">\u2192<\/span><a href=\"#agreements\">Collective Agreements<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<div id=\"membership\" class=\"faq-category\">\r\n<h2>Membership<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"faq-center-wrapper\"><details>\r\n<summary>How do I become a paramedic?<\/summary>\r\n<p>To become a paramedic, you must complete a primary care paramedic course available at, but not limited to, Holland College, Oulton College or Medavie Healthed. In order to work as a paramedic in Nova Scotia, you must register with the College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia and complete a national registry exam.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>I am a paramedic in another province, how do I become one in NS?<\/summary>\r\n<p>In order to work as a paramedic in Nova Scotia, you must be registered with The College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia. Please visit their website here for more details.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>How long does it take to become a member?<\/summary>\r\n<p>When employed by EMC, you will automatically become a member of Local 727. You will sign a membership application at your NEO presentation, after which it will be submitted online to the International. To access this website, you will submit your employee badge number and email, and within three business days, you will receive your login information.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>How do I change my address or phone number?<\/summary>\r\n<p>You can log into the website and access your membership portal, where all your contact information is kept. If you cannot log in and need changes made, please get in touch with the office manager at office@iuoe727.ca<\/p>\r\n<\/details><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"dues\" class=\"faq-category\">\r\n<h2>Dues<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"faq-center-wrapper\"><details>\r\n<summary>Who deducts my union dues?<\/summary>\r\n<p>The employer automatically deducts your union dues.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>How much are dues?<\/summary>\r\n<p>2.0% of Base Salary (The Minimum is one hour of pay at Step 1 of your job class per month)<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>Can I pay my on-leave dues or other fees online and setup automatic payments?<\/summary>\r\n<p>Yes, you may pay your dues and fees online but you must have a valid login to do so. No, you can not currently set up automatic payments online. Phase II of the website rollout will include that feature.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>I am on leave; do I have to pay dues?<\/summary>\r\n<p>Yes, you must still pay when off work (STD, LTD, WCB, LOA) One hour of pay at Step 1 of your job class care monthly<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>What happens if I don\u2019t pay dues?<\/summary>\r\n<p>You will be given warnings online when you have outstanding payments. If you fail to pay your dues after the deadline, you will be suspended from the union, which takes you off the list of members in good standing. This will result in you no longer having access to meetings, the AGM, the ability to vote or legal representation.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>How do I get back in good standing?<\/summary>\r\n<p>Pay back the total dues owed and the Reinstatement fee, and you will be switched back to a member in good standing.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"grievances\" class=\"faq-category\">\r\n<h2>Grievances<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"faq-center-wrapper\"><details>\r\n<summary>What is a grievance?<\/summary>\r\n<p>According to the Canadian Labour Congress, \u201ca grievance is a violation of the employee\u2019s rights on the job \u2013 whether under the collective agreement or legislation. Not all complaints are grievances. They need to violate either the contract or the law. Grievances can be violations of:<\/p>\r\n<ul style=\"margin-left: 25px;\">\r\n<li>The contract<\/li>\r\n<li>The law<\/li>\r\n<li>Past practice<\/li>\r\n<li>Employee&#8217;s rights<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>When and where can I submit a grievance?<\/summary>\r\n<p>You should file a grievance anytime you feel your rights as a worker have been violated. Grievances start with a complaint. This complaint must be submitted in writing to your immediate supervisor within five business days of you becoming aware of the violation. The supervisor has 24 hours to respond to the complaint. If the redress is not satisfactory, a grievance may be filed. Contact your local shop steward about completing a grievance form. The shop steward will collect all relevant information and document the article(s) and subsections that have been violated. You will need to sign this form. The shop steward will present this form to your supervisor. This needs to be completed no longer than 12 days after you become aware of the event. At this point, the supervisor has five days to reply in writing. If the grievance is not satisfactorily resolved at this point, the Business Manager may escalate the grievance to the Human Resource Manager. If not resolved at this level, the union may submit the grievance for arbitration.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>Where do I find a shop steward?<\/summary>\r\n<p>When you log in to the website as a member, you can find the Shop Stewards through the online directory.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>Can I submit a grievance online?<\/summary>\r\n<p>No, but you may submit an Investigation Support Form, which can help support your claim. This is available online once you login.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>How do I find my grievance status?<\/summary>\r\n<p>Your account profile will list the different steps your grievance is currently in.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>What is Arbitration?<\/summary>\r\n<p>Arbitration is a procedure in which a dispute is submitted, by agreement of the parties, to one or more arbitrators who make a binding decision on the dispute.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"agreements\" class=\"faq-category\">\r\n<h2>Collective Agreements<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"faq-center-wrapper\"><details>\r\n<summary>What is a Collective Agreement?<\/summary>\r\n<p>A collective agreement is a written contract between an employer and a union representing a particular group of employees. The provisions of the collective agreement set out the terms and conditions of employment and cover such things as wages, hours of work, leaves of absence and employee benefits. Collective agreements also often outline procedures for dealing with disputes between the employer and employees (often called grievance procedures).<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>How do Collective Agreements come about?<\/summary>\r\n<p>Collective Agreements (or contracts) come about through the collective bargaining process. The Union\u2019s negotiating team consists of a lead negotiator, the business manager and a committee appointed by the business manager (insert appropriate bylaw). This team meets with the union members and develops a set of goals for the next collective agreement.\r\nAt the end of the collective agreement (or before if mutually agreed upon), the union\u2019s negotiating team meets with the employer&#8217;s negotiating team and exchanges positions. At this point, each item is evaluated, and the union and employer decide what items they are willing to accept or compromise on and which are non-negotiable.\r\nIf the two parties agree, the union will present the tentative agreement to the union members and hold a ratification vote. If over 50% of voting members accept the tentative agreement, it will become the new collective agreement.\r\nIf greater than 50% vote to reject the tentative agreement, the union and employer may return to the bargaining table. If no further progress can be made, a conciliator will be appointed by the Department of Labour. A conciliator is a neutral third party knowledgeable in effective negotiation procedures. This person helps employers and trade unions reach a Collective Agreement but has no authority to make decisions. No decisions are binding; if significant progress has been achieved, another ratification vote may be held. A strike vote may be called if parties are still too far apart or ratification fails.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>Where can I get a copy of my Collective Agreement?<\/summary>\r\n<p>Members that are logged into the website can find a copy of their collective agreement here.\r\nYou can also contact your supervisor and request one, it may also be on the EMC employee\/website.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>Where can I see what my wages are?<\/summary>\r\n<p>Schedule A of the Collective Agreement.<\/p>\r\n<\/details>\r\n<details>\r\n<summary>What am I entitled to for bereavement leave?<\/summary>\r\n<p>Bereavement leave is outlined in Article 29.14\r\nIf the death of an immediate family (mother, father, guardian, siblings, child, mother-in-law, father-in-law, stepchild, ward, grandparent, grandchild, or a relative residing in the same household) occurs when an employee is at work, the employee shall be granted leave with pay for the remained of the shift. In addition, the employee shall be granted seven calendar days of leave with pay commencing the day following the death.\r\nIf death occurs, a son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law shall be granted one day to attend the funeral and up to 2 days for travel. These days are paid, if not on regular days off.\r\nThe death of an aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, or your spouse&#8217;s grandparents, you shall be granted one unpaid day off to attend the funeral.<\/p>\r\n<\/details>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/main>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frequently Asked Questions If you are a member of IUOE Local 727 and need detailed answers to some of these questions, please log in and check out the FAQ under Membership Corner for more in-depth and varied questions. If you do not see your question answered, please get in touch with us to learn more. 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