(Gander) – Municipal employees with the Town of Glovertown have reached a new, three-year deal with their employer.
CUPE National Representative Ed White says the new contract for Local 4801 will take effect January 1, 2010.
Highlights of the deal include:
• 2% wage increase in January, 2010
• 3% wage increase in January, 2011
• 4% wage increase in January, 2012
• Cost sharing for group benefits will see the employer’s share increase from 50% to 70%
• Seasonal employees will now be eligible for severance pay
• The standby rate for weekends and Statutory Holidays increases from $50 to $70
• Employees with 1 - 4 yrs of service will receive an additional week of vacation
White says there are also wage adjustments for Administrative Assistants of $1.50 per hour prior to the general increase and an additional .50 cents per hour in December, 2012.
The agreement has been ratified by both parties.
For information:
Ed White John McCracken
CUPE National Rep. CUPE Communications Rep.
(709) 753-0732 (o) (902) 455-4180 (o)