(New Glasgow) An overwhelming majority of CUPE hospital workers in Nova Scotia have accepted a new contract with the NSAHO.
CUPE Acute Care Coordinator, Wayne Thomas says: “The results are in from across the province and an overwhelming majority of our members have accepted the new deal.”
The new three-year agreement includes:
- Wage increases of 2.9% in each of the three years
- For the first time ever, benefits for retirees outside of the capital district
- Significant improvements to shift and week-end premiums
- Improvement to the job selection process
- Classification adjustments
The deal reached by five unions on the pension issue is contingent on CAW members ratifying their tentative agreement
For information:
John McCracken
CUPE Communications Rep
(902) 455-4180 (o)
Karen MacKenzie
Chair, Provincial Negotiating Committee
(902) 899-0840 (cell)