(Annapolis) Employees of the Municipality of the County of Annapolis have a new three-year contract.
CUPE Local 4549 represents nine employees who work in water treatment, waste water and other services.
Highlights of their first contract reached on July 5 include:
- Wage increases, first year between 3% to 7%, second year 2.5% and third year 3%
- Extended health care, dental and RRSP equally funded
- Provisions covering hours of work, layoff/recall, grievance procedure
- Sick leave
- Job security language
CUPE National Representative Alex Somerville says both sides were able to reach a negotiated settlement, and avoid a disruption in service.
For information:
Alex Somerville, CUPE National Representative - 455-4180 (o)