Define Unions CCQ

OBJECTIVE

The Define Unions CCQ function is used to define settings used to calculate CCQ union dues.

Steps

maestro* > Time Management > Maintenance > Payroll > Define Unions CCQ

Create a CCQ union

Enter the required information in the Main Fields tab:

The Configuration icon is used to define entry options for the Number field.

Field

Description

Number

Number for the union created.

Code

Abbreviation to identify the union. This code is printed on the CCQ report.

NOTE: For a list of the various union codes, refer to the www.ccq.org Web site, in the Collective agreements section, under Salary rates.

Description

Enter a description for the union.

Maximum Hours

Maximum number of hours if the union requests the calculation of contributions based on a maximum number of hours so the system can perform different calculations.

NOTE: If the field is empty, the system does not use a maximum.

Number of Week(s)

Number of first weeks for the monthly deduction of contributions (usually 1). Some unions require a deduction for the first two weeks. In this case, enter 2.

Section A:

Field

Description

Regular Week

Regular week during the month, excluding the first week.

First Week(s)

First week of the month or first week of the month during which the employee worked.

Initiation

Week for a single deduction (for example, membership fees).

It should be noted that the system only performs calculations on the column that represents the week indicated.

Field

Description

A x Hourly Rate

Factor for multiplying the hourly rate in decimal form.

NOTE: For example: 0.50 = 50% of the employee's hourly rate, 1.5 = time-and-a-half of the employee's hourly rate.

B x Number of hours

Rate multiplied by the number of hours worked by the employee.

B x ST

Rate multiplied by the number of hours worked by the employee at his regular rate.

x OT

Rate multiplied by the number of hours worked by the employee at time-and-a-half.

x DT

Rate multiplied by the number of hours worked by the employee at double time.

x HR

Percentage of the hourly rate to be applied to the three different rates.

Constant

Set amount to be deducted.

Section B:

Field

Description

E x Gross Salary

Percentage of the gross earnings.

NOTE: The format for the percentage must be displayed as follows: 0.5 for 50%.

F x Number of Hours

Amount multiplied by the number of hours worked by the employee. Same as for line B, but the system uses the maximum specified below.

G x Hourly Rate x Number of Hours

Percentage multiplied by the hourly rate and multiplied by the number of hours.

Maximum of

Maximum amount to be deducted for items F and G.

Minimum applies to

Used to determine whether the minimum applies to section A or B or to both.

Weekly minimum of

Minimum deduction amount.

Maximum apply to

Used to determine whether the maximum applies to section A or B or to both.

Weekly Maximum

Maximum deduction amount.

Fixed Monthly Maximum

Used to determine the monthly maximum of the constant.

A x Hourly Rate

Maximum amount based on the hourly rate.

Annual Maximum

Maximum annual amount to be deducted.

Method to determine the hourly rate

Hourly rate to use to calculate the union contribution when the latter is based on the salary.

NOTE: By default, the union contribution is calculated based on Rate used for which the highest number of hours were entered in the pay period.

Please make a choice from the following options:

Rate used for which the highest number of hours were entered in the pay period (default method)

The maximum rate used for the hours entered in the pay period

Rate used for first time in the pay period

Rate used for the first regular rate hour entered in the pay period

Specific Rate

Weighted Regular Rate: this method calculates a weighted average hourly rate based on the number of hours worked at each rate.
Contribution calculation:
2.5% of the base rate deducted for each hour worked.
$0.03 withheld per hour worked each week.
Fields to complete (CCQ Union Management):
Section A - B × Number of Hours: 0.03
Section B - G × Hourly rate × Number of Hours: 0.025
Field Method to determine the hourly rate: Weighted Regular Rate
For example, if the employee, a site mechanic, worked 40 hours in the industrial sector, Annex N1, at a standard rate of $51.87, plus 1 hour in Annex B3 at a double rate of $96.75:
Regular weighted rate calculation:
40 h × $51.87 = $2,074.80
1 h × $48.37 = $48.37
Total: 41 h worked, wages = $2,123.17
Weighted rate: 2,123.17 ÷ 41 = $51.7846
Contribution calculation:
Section A:
0,03 × 40 = 1,2
0,03 × 1 = 0,03
Total : $1,23
Section B: 0.025 × 51.7846 × 41 = $53.08
Total contribution: $54.31

Ignore the Shift When Reading the Rate

Allows the work shift (for example, 1 or 2) to be disregarded when calculating the union contribution. When the box is ticked, the shift 0 rate (regular rate) is always used as the basis for the union calculation. Other calculations are not affected.

NOTES: By default, the box is unticked and the current behaviour is preserved.

The checkbox is only displayed when the selected method is Weighted regular rate.

Specific Rate

Allows for the entry of the hourly rate on which the union contribution is calculated, in the case where the Method to determine the hourly rate is Specific Rate.

Field	Description
Number	Number for the union created.
Code	Abbreviation to identify the union. This code is printed on the CCQ report. NOTE: For a list of the various union codes, refer to the www.ccq.org Web site, in the Collective agreements section, under Salary rates.
Description	Enter a description for the union.
Maximum Hours	Maximum number of hours if the union requests the calculation of contributions based on a maximum number of hours so the system can perform different calculations. NOTE: If the field is empty, the system does not use a maximum.
Number of Week(s)	Number of first weeks for the monthly deduction of contributions (usually 1). Some unions require a deduction for the first two weeks. In this case, enter 2.

Field	Description
Regular Week	Regular week during the month, excluding the first week.
First Week(s)	First week of the month or first week of the month during which the employee worked.
Initiation	Week for a single deduction (for example, membership fees).

Field	Description
A x Hourly Rate	Factor for multiplying the hourly rate in decimal form. NOTE: For example: 0.50 = 50% of the employee's hourly rate, 1.5 = time-and-a-half of the employee's hourly rate.
B x Number of hours	Rate multiplied by the number of hours worked by the employee.
B x ST	Rate multiplied by the number of hours worked by the employee at his regular rate.
x OT	Rate multiplied by the number of hours worked by the employee at time-and-a-half.
x DT	Rate multiplied by the number of hours worked by the employee at double time.
x HR	Percentage of the hourly rate to be applied to the three different rates.
Constant	Set amount to be deducted.

Field	Description
E x Gross Salary	Percentage of the gross earnings. NOTE: The format for the percentage must be displayed as follows: 0.5 for 50%.
F x Number of Hours	Amount multiplied by the number of hours worked by the employee. Same as for line B, but the system uses the maximum specified below.
G x Hourly Rate x Number of Hours	Percentage multiplied by the hourly rate and multiplied by the number of hours.
Maximum of	Maximum amount to be deducted for items F and G.
Minimum applies to	Used to determine whether the minimum applies to section A or B or to both.
Weekly minimum of	Minimum deduction amount.
Maximum apply to	Used to determine whether the maximum applies to section A or B or to both.
Weekly Maximum	Maximum deduction amount.
Fixed Monthly Maximum	Used to determine the monthly maximum of the constant.
A x Hourly Rate	Maximum amount based on the hourly rate.
Annual Maximum	Maximum annual amount to be deducted.
Method to determine the hourly rate	Hourly rate to use to calculate the union contribution when the latter is based on the salary. NOTE: By default, the union contribution is calculated based on Rate used for which the highest number of hours were entered in the pay period. Please make a choice from the following options: Rate used for which the highest number of hours were entered in the pay period (default method) The maximum rate used for the hours entered in the pay period Rate used for first time in the pay period Rate used for the first regular rate hour entered in the pay period Specific Rate Weighted Regular Rate: this method calculates a weighted average hourly rate based on the number of hours worked at each rate. Contribution calculation: 2.5% of the base rate deducted for each hour worked. $0.03 withheld per hour worked each week. Fields to complete (CCQ Union Management): Section A - B × Number of Hours: 0.03 Section B - G × Hourly rate × Number of Hours: 0.025 Field Method to determine the hourly rate: Weighted Regular Rate For example, if the employee, a site mechanic, worked 40 hours in the industrial sector, Annex N1, at a standard rate of $51.87, plus 1 hour in Annex B3 at a double rate of $96.75: Regular weighted rate calculation: 40 h × $51.87 = $2,074.80 1 h × $48.37 = $48.37 Total: 41 h worked, wages = $2,123.17 Weighted rate: 2,123.17 ÷ 41 = $51.7846 Contribution calculation: Section A: 0,03 × 40 = 1,2 0,03 × 1 = 0,03 Total : $1,23 Section B: 0.025 × 51.7846 × 41 = $53.08 Total contribution: $54.31
Ignore the Shift When Reading the Rate	Allows the work shift (for example, 1 or 2) to be disregarded when calculating the union contribution. When the box is ticked, the shift 0 rate (regular rate) is always used as the basis for the union calculation. Other calculations are not affected. NOTES: By default, the box is unticked and the current behaviour is preserved. The checkbox is only displayed when the selected method is Weighted regular rate.
Specific Rate	Allows for the entry of the hourly rate on which the union contribution is calculated, in the case where the Method to determine the hourly rate is Specific Rate.

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Last modification: June 23, 2026