CUPE ratifies deal with Sodexo Canada

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Wolfville, NS – Maintenance employees at Acadia University have a new collective agreement with Sodexo Canada. The workers, members of CUPE local 4198, ratified the agreement on August 5, 2010.

The three-year contract includes across the board hourly wage increases of $0.40 in the first year, $0.75 in the second and $1 in the third. It also includes increases of $0.50 per hour for forepersons and an increase of $0.25 per hour in the second year for utility workers.

The deal also provides for additions to call-in pay, as well as increases in vacation, bereavement and sick leave accumulation.

CUPE National Representative Naomi Stewart said, "This was a very productive round of bargaining. Both sides were very determined to reach a deal." She added, "There was a real sense of cooperation at the table, which resulted in reaching a deal that's good for all parties involved."

For more information:

Naomi Stewart    
CUPE National Representative
Tel: (902) 455-4180
cell: (902) 877-7770

Derrick Barrett
CUPE Atlantic Communications
Tel: (902) 455-4180