December 20, 2001

The Protective Footwear Allowance is adjusted effective January 1 of each year based on the yearly Clothing and Footwear Sub-Index of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) published by Statistics Canada effective at the end of October of the previous year.

The Protective Footwear Allowance for the 2002 calendar year has been adjusted from $44.31 to $44.18 (all taxes included).

The allowance will be paid each time an employee submits proof of purchase.