Healthcare employees employed at 5 long run care houses in Ontario, together with Sarnia’s Sumac Lodge, have voted practically unanimously in favour of ratifying a two-year collective settlement.
The Christian Labour Affiliation of Canada (CLAC) stated the take care of Extendicare covers over 500 workers working as RPNs [Registered Practical Nurses], private assist employees, dietary employees, and recreation aides.
In a information launch, CLAC stated the new contract offers all workers with 3.5 per cent wage will increase in 2024 and 2025.
The union stated it additionally empowers them to research errors in workers’ pay, and workers will now be capable of alternate statutory holidays for days of non-public, religious or cultural significance.
CLAC consultant Kevin Gates commented on the settlement.
“The union bargaining committee did a wonderful job of figuring out workers’ considerations and addressing them via negotiations with the employer,” stated Gates. “Together with much-needed wage will increase, the flexibility of the union to research and remove pay errors will alleviate frustrations members have had with discrepancies they’ve handled for the previous few years with the corporate’s new payroll system. We’re happy the settlement was overwhelmingly endorsed by the membership, and we look ahead to constructing on the success of this spherical of bargaining with the subsequent settlement.”
The deal additionally covers employees at Eagle Terrace in Newmarket, Backyard Metropolis Manor in St. Catharines, Important Avenue Terrace in Toronto, and Oak Terrace in Orillia, represented by CLAC Native 304.
