Originally Posted by
Rahlifer
Just because it's in the contract doesn't mean the company will honor it. Your best bet is to get in touch with someone that's recently been hired and ask them directly. I personally haven't had contact with any recent hires since the new CBA was installed so I can't vouch for wether this part is being followed or not. Once you've worked here long enough, you'll quickly realize that the CBA is merely "guidelines".
While I agree it's best to get the info from a new hire, I was just pointing out it's pretty cut and dry in the contract. For what it is worth, I've been here a few years and haven't run into any contract shenanigans or fly it and grieve it situations.