We negotiate for our members the best working conditions in the industry, including pension plans and group insurance

$1/4 billion

Defined benefit pension plan assets for members of SNEGQ.

25%

Higher incomes compared to non-union workers.

Freedom 55 !

Early retirement at age 55 and retirement without penalty at age 60.

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Assistance with representation of a case file for the purpose of compensation and access to an expert at a hearing before the CNESST or before an arbitration board costs a member nothing.

Here are a few examples of what our union advisors do :

Our goal : To have the automotive services industry recognized as a priority sector and to protect the rights of garage employees.
They take part in negotiations and make sure the collective agreement is respected.
They offer information and support regarding group insurance offered by the union.
Union advisors visit facilities regularly.
• They meet with workers and the employer to ensure that the facilities are safe.
• They make sure that an employee’s return to work is progressive and that adjustments have been made so the worker is not injured again.
They can also recognize a dangerous situation.
They will bring in an inspector, if needed.
SNEGQ and its advisors offer assistance with representation and file preparation to seek the necessary expertise for the purpose of compensation.

Denis Couture, Conseiller, Québec | SNEGQ

« The role of a SNEGQ union advisor is to address issues requested by the union, for both members and employers. Whether it is a question of complaints about lack of compliance with working conditions, or the need for urgent action following a workplace injury, SNEGQ, through the sustained actions of its advisors, ensures its members that they will get a full and complete defence of their rights. »

— Denis Couture, advisor

Your expectations… Our services… Tangible results.

Work

YOUR EXPECTATIONS
To have the best working conditions in the industry.

OUR SERVICES

Negotiation, by professionals who are specialists in the automotive services industry, of a collective labour agreement that allows you to obtain the same rights and benefits as unionized employees that we represent in your region.

RESULTS

Equivalent salaries based on competency cards.
Respect for seniority (movement of labour, annual vacation, etc.)
Work schedule spread over four working days.
Determining the number of paid holidays as well as the number of floating holidays and sick leave and many other working conditions.

YOUR EXPECTATIONS
Know that the worker’s expertise is recognized for its true worth.

OUR SERVICES

The union defends the interests of mechanics with the parity committee.

RESULTS

We help workers to have their work hours recognized so they can obtain or change their competency card.

YOUR EXPECTATIONS
To be defended in cases of unfair treatment.

OUR SERVICES

Support in cases of unfair treatment : suspension, termination, reprimand, disciplinary action or harassment.

RESULTS

SNEGQ professionals protect workers in these sensitive situations. Our experience in labour relations management and employment law helps you to assert your rights and obtain justice.

Pension plan

YOUR EXPECTATIONS
To have a guaranteed pension when I retire that is transferable if I leave the industry.

OUR SERVICES
Since 1986, SNEGQ and its team of experts have managed the only defined benefit pension plan for the automotive services industry in Québec.

The value of accumulated pension rights is transferable if the worker leaves the industry.

RESULTS
Workers’ premiums are guaranteed : amounts invested belong to the members and are paid at the rate of 2% of the contributory salary.

Possibility of early retirement at age 55 with a reduced pension and retirement with a full pension at age 63 ;
The actuarial value of the pension is guaranteed to the estate ;
Disability clause : the plan pays the contributions for members declared to be disabled up to age 65 ;
No penalties ;
Pensions are paid as if the member had always contributed.

Download the English version of the Règlement du Régime complémentaire de retraite du SNEGQ (Pdf)(English version)

Group insurance

YOUR EXPECTATIONS
To have protection for my family and me.

OUR SERVICES
The group insurance plan pools all members for greater bargaining power with insurers.

Several plans are offered by the group insurance plan :

Individual
Family
Single parent
Exempted

RESULTS
Members who wish to take advantage of the group insurance plan choose for themselves the plan’s insurer, resulting in bargaining power and more benefits.

Qualified staff to help members with their claims.
Transparent management of the plan, and at lower costs.
Faster payment of benefits in the case of disability.
In the event of a labour dispute, it is possible to continue the benefits.

Workplace health and safety

YOUR EXPECTATIONS
To have effective representation before the CNESST and be supported throughout the process following a workplace accident

OUR SERVICES
Support from experts so you can get fair compensation.

RESULTS
We represent you before the CNESST. We will defend you if your employer challenges your eligibility. If needed, medical expertise and an ergonomic study of your workstation at no charge.

The union

Helps you to build your case ;
Supports you and your witnesses financially during the hearings ;
Pays the medical costs related to challenges to your case.

Helpful links

La Centrale des syndicats démocratiques (www.csd.qc.ca)
Le Comité paritaire de l’industrie des services automobiles des Cantons de l’Est (www.cpaestrie.qc.ca)
Le Comité paritaire de l’industrie de l’automobile des régions Lanaudière-Laurentides (www.cpa-ll.com)
Le Comité paritaire de l’industrie de l’automobile de la Mauricie (www.cpiamauricie.com)
Parity Committee of the Automotive Services Industry in the Montréal Region (www.cpamontreal.ca/en)
Le Comité paritaire de l’industrie des services automobiles de la région de Québec (www.cpaquebec.com)
La Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail du Québec (www.cnesst.gouv.qc.ca)
La Commission des normes du travail du Québec (www.cnesst.gouv.qc.ca)
Le Tribunal administratif du travail (www.tat.gouv.qc.ca)
La Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (www.ramq.gouv.qc.ca)
La Régie des rentes du Québec (www.rrq.gouv.qc.ca)
Le Code du travail (publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca)
Employment and Social Development Canada (www.rhdcc.gc.ca)
Auto Prévention (www.autoprevention.org)
Le Comité paritaire de l’industrie de services automobiles de la région du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean (www.cpasaguenay.com)

1–800–363‑7634

Or write to us to see how SNEGQ can help you get the best conditions in the industry.