It has come to Unite’s attention that some McDonald’s owners are claiming that the Crew Certificate of Operations (CCO) training is at the employers discretion. Under the new agreement completion of the CCO training entitles crew to an additional 25 cents per hour.

After 1 year of service an additional 50 cents per hour is paid.
During contract negotiations last year McDonald’s agreed that CCO training would be available to all crew who requested the training. McDonald’s said at the time that they would like to see all crew complete the CCO training. If you having trouble with your management allowing you to do the CCO training please contact your union organiser or delegate.

Several months ago Unite reported that some shift supervisors were still being paid less than the $15 per hour printed in the contract. We have been making some progress on this issue and many managers have had their pay increased to the contract rate.

If you or anyone you know is working as a shift supervisor and is not being paid $15 per hour please ask them to contact the union office to check that they are on the correct rate.