What you need to know
The United Steelworkers have begun a campaign to unionize Greenhills employees. All employees have the right to a free and informed choice so it’s important that everyone at Greenhills has all the facts.
On this site we will be posting factual, valuable information and resources.
In B.C., signing a union membership card now amounts to a vote in favour of unionizing.
This is because the B.C. Labour Relations Code was amended in 2022 and now states that if 55% or more of the employees sign a union membership card, the union is automatically certified without a vote being conducted.
To learn more about the union certification process visit the B.C. Labour Relations Board at www.lrb.bc.ca/certification-process
Union Certification Process
To view a table and accompanying information showing the average annual union dues individual employees paid to the USW in 2023 click here.
Union Dues
Wage Rate Comparison
The wages Greenhills employees receive are in line with the other mine sites. To view a table comparing wages across the sites click here.
Fording River, Elkview and their respective unions agreed to reduce the target bonus to 4%.
The Greenhills Gainshare Bonus has been maintained at a target of 7%.
The Average payout since 2008 at Greenhills is 7.72%. To view a table showing the most recent payout history, as well as a target bonus comparison, click here.
Gainshare Target Bonus
Greenhills is the only site where vacation can be booked in 40-hour blocks for 4x4 12-hour employees.
All other sites must use 48 hours for a set off.
To view a table showing sets of regular vacation per years of service, click here.
Vacation Booking
Together we have worked hard to make Greenhills a great place to work, based on a foundation of trust and respect. We encourage everyone to provide their feedback and your concerns are taken seriously. Employee feedback options
include:
Talk with Your Supervisor – Talk with your immediate supervisor. They may be able to address your concern quickly or guide you on the next steps.
Raise Your Concern – If you feel your concern hasn’t been adequately addressed, or if it involves your supervisor, you can escalate the issue with your General Supervisor or Superintendent, a member of the HR team, or directly with
Kayla Komenac, Superintendent HR (kayla.komenac@evr.com) or Craig Bishop, GM (craig.bishop@evr.com).
Speaking Openly – You can report concerns anonymously via the Raising Concerns Programme. You won’t face retaliation and you can report anonymously online at https://glencore.raisingconcerns.org or by telephone at 613.701.8761.
Employee Feedback Committee – Meetings are held quarterly and provide committee members with an opportunity to discuss matters affecting the broader workforce with management.
Ideas @ EVR – Employees are encouraged to submit ideas on safety, sustainability, productivity, or innovation via the onsite iPads. Ideas are reviewed and feedback provided to employees.
Employee Engagement Meetings – Held twice per year, these meetings provide employees with an opportunity to raise questions and/or concerns directly with the General Manager and HR Superintendent.
OHSC – Robust Health & Safety Committee with representatives from both the salaried and hourly workforce who regularly review health and safety concerns, as well as employee well-being.
Crew Kick-Off Meetings and Safety Meetings – These meetings provide employees an opportunity to raise concerns or ask questions.
Quarterly GM Meetings – These meetings, which take place at least four times per year, provide an opportunity for employees to understand site performance and engage directly with the General Manager.We Are Listening
Have a question?
Email us at greenhills@evr.com
All questions will be treated as strictly confidential