Local Union Expense Policy

LOCAL UNION EXPENSE POLICY

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 km.
3. $45.00 per day, same day return, provided the member travels at least 160 km 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 km one way, or if meals are provided, i.e. Unifor Family Education Centre, Port Elgin, Ontario.

MILEAGE/GAS

Paid to driver only

* Effective July 1, 2022: 61¢ per km for the first 5,000 kms

55¢ per km for all kms over 5,000

HOTEL

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