Economic Policy Committee Minute

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EconomicPolicy CommitteeMinute

• How to Read Your Paystub

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This is your Collective Agreement,get to know it
it is your friend!
The Agreement can also be found online at the ATA
Local 38 website
local38.teachers.ab.ca There is a link on the
left hand side of the page.
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Current Pay Grid ChartWith The 4.82
IncreaseFor Those On Grid
The following information is in relation to
Article 3 in the Agreement. The above chart is
available on the local38.teachers.ab.ca website.
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A Pay Advice
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Where You Fit Into The Pay Grid Chart
Your annual salary, before deductions, which
should match the pay grid chart if you are a
full-time, salary teacher.
The step you are indicates the number of years of
completed service, in this case 2.
The letter here indicates the number of years of
education, in this case 4 years.
D equals 4 years of university as determined by
Teacher Qualifications Services. Additionally, E
5 and F 6. Be certain to check this.
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Tax Deductions
CIT Canada Income Tax CPP Canada Pension
Plan EI Employment Insurance
If you have any questions about the information
in this box, check out the Service Canada
website, servicecanada.gc.ca
Total government deductions this month 1,132.24
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Hours and Earnings
Listed here are any deductions for personal days,
sick days (which are also shown as reimbursed)
and any other reductions/additions.
It is important to remember YTD (Year To Date)
refers to the time from January 1 to December
31. The Rate is important to payroll
administration and can be ignored.
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Before-Tax Deductions
For full-time teachers, these numbers should
remain the same during any one school year. They
are adjusted annually to reflect ATA budget
changes and pension plan requirements. For
part-time teachers, these rates are pro-rated.
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Benefits
The numbers listed here are the premiums the CBE
pays for our benefits coverage. We DO NOT
contribute to these funds, the CBE does so solely!
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59,217 12 4,934.75 4,934.75
1,132.24 3,802.51 3,802.51 532.64
3,269.87
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Pay Issues

• If you have any concerns regarding the accuracy
  of your pay please contact the Employee Contact
  Centre at 1-877-353-2555.
• If concerns persist please contact the Executive
  Assistant to Local 38 at 403-262-6616.