Striking SGEU reach tentative agreement with gains in working conditions, wages and pension contributions.
Regina (27 June 2011) - Members of the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees' Union (SGEU/NUPGE) employed by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) reached a tentative agreement on June 24.
The new three-year agreement will be retroactive to October 1, 2009 and expire on September 30, 2012.
The terms of the proposed deal include a 5.5 per cent general wage increase over three years as well as some other highlights:
- an additional 0.25 per cent general wage increase in the third year in consideration of negotiated efficiencies;
- an employer contribution of 0.2 per cent toward the employee-enhanced Dental Plan;
- an overnight allowance of $25 per night for employees who travel away from home for more than three consecutive days, commencing after the third day;
- an increase in the designated holiday pay for casual, temporary employees and adjusters from 4.5 to 5.4 per cent; and
- an increase in the employee and employer contributions to the Public Employees' Pension Plan from a total of 7.0 to 7.25 per cent of gross regular salary for employees.
The tentative agreement is subject to the approval processes of both parties.
NUPGE
The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is one of Canada's largest labour organizations with over 340,000 members. Our mission is to improve the lives of working families and to build a stronger Canada by ensuring our common wealth is used for the common good. NUPGE
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