Local Union Expense Policy

Policy number: C-006

Unifor will reimburse for travel expenses while on National Union business, as listed below:

LOST TIME PAYMENTS

Members may only be reimbursed for pay actually lost (no overtime).

PER DIEM

  1. $90.00 per day, plus hotel (where an overnight stay is involved) and provided a receipt is supplied.

  2. $45.00 per day, on a return day from an overnight stay, provided distance is greater than 160 kilometers.

  3. $45.00 per day, same day return, provided the member travels at least 160 kilometers one way from the workplace.

  4. $20.00 per day for out-of-pocket expenses for eight (8) hour meetings where travel is less than 160 kilometers one way, or if meals are provided, i.e. Unifor Family Education Centre, Port Elgin, Ontario.

MILEAGE/GAS

Paid to driver only

* Effective February 1, 2024: $0.70 per kilometer for the first 5,000 kilometers 
                                                      $0.64 per kilometer for all kilometers over 5,000

HOTEL

Room and tax only (receipts must be attached). Distance must be greater than 160 kilometers one-way or you must receive prior approval.

AIRFARE

Reimbursement subject to prior approval.

OTHER EXPENSES

All other expenses must have prior approval from your National Representative (receipts must be attached).