We are pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement with the City for the main Bargaining Unit.
The bargaining team unanimously recommends ratification of the agreement.
Some Highlights of the Agreement:
- The agreement includes conversion to the City’s new classification system and grid, effective Jan 1, 2024. Members will be migrated after a 2.25% wage increase is applied to their December 31, 2023 wages. 2.25% will be applied to the casual rates of pay for 2024.
- Jan 1, 2025- 3%
- Jan 1, 2026- 3%
- Jan 1, 2027- 3%
- Mandatory rest periods of 8 hours
- More flexible work arrangements
- New leave for indigenous Cultural leave, one paid day
- Additional 5 weeks of parental leave allowance
- Expanded casual leave definition and hours
Check your email or the UNW Events calendar for details regarding Ratification Vote Meetings.
In Solidarity,
YOUR BARGAINING TEAM
Bassel Sleem
Geraldine Penney
Bonnie Ritchey
Frances Baroutoglou, PSAC Negotiator
Djimy Théodore, Research Officer