1. Economic Policy Committee Minute How to Read Your Paystub

2. 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.

3. Current Pay Grid Chart With The 4.82% Increase For 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.

4. A Pay Advice

5. Where You Fit Into The Pay Grid Chart The letter here indicates the number of years of education, in this case 4 years. The step you are indicates the number of years of completed service, in this case 2. Your annual salary, before deductions, which should match the pay grid chart – if you are a full-time, salary teacher. D equals 4 years of university as determined by Teacher Qualifications Services. Additionally, E = 5 and F = 6. Be certain to check this.

6. Tax Deductions If you have any questions about the information in this box, check out the Service Canada website, servicecanada.gc.ca CIT: Canada Income Tax CPP: Canada Pension Plan EI: Employment Insurance Total government deductions this month: 1,132.24

7. Listed here are any deductions for personal days, sick days (which are also shown as reimbursed) and any other reductions/additions. Hours and Earnings 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.

8. 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. Before-Tax Deductions

9. 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! Benefits

10. 59,217 12 = 4,934.75 4,934.75 – 1,132.24 = 3,802.51 3,802.51 – 532.64 = 3,269.87

11. 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.