Originally Posted by
Transpacificflyer
A bigger pay cheque means more tax is paid. Considering the "progressive" tax rate Canada has, earning more isn't always worth it. My own experience was negative. I didn't keep much of a pay/bonus increase. As others have pointed out, more time off would be of greater value. A combination of both should provide a sweet spot.
This might make some sense if we are talking about working additional hours to earn more, but in the context of collective bargaining, working hours and condition won't change and you should always ask for a bigger hourly rate.