AIM Neupath ratifies

AIM Neupath ratifies wage increases, benefit and language gains for healthcare workers with new collective agreement.

The membership at AIM NeuPath Group Corp. unanimously ratified a new collective agreement with a three-year term at votes held across the province. Wages for the members will increase 10.75% across all classifications over the term of the agreement. The Medical Office Assistant classification will have a wage grid added for those with service of ten plus years.

In benefit improvements, the dental coverage will now include Major Dental (Braces/Dentures/Orthodontics) at 50%.

Language improvements and gains include:

• There will be a one-time service recognition payment on anniversary of the 15^th year of employment in the amount of $500.
• New- Vision Care allowance of $250 per year.
• Bereavement leave – five-day entitlement will now include grandparents.
• Vacation entitlement expedited to receive additional vacation time faster.
• Uniform allowance: Full time – $250, Part time – $125 and Casual – $75, once every year of the contract, and uniforms can be purchased at the member’s retailer of choice (not the employer as previous).
• New – Letter of Understanding – temporary physician absences from clinic may result in cancellation of full-time shifts, the employer undertakes to endeavor to identify suitable available alternative work. The clinic may introduce Saturday work on a voluntary basis as long as it does not exceed 40 hours weekly.
• The employer contribution to the UFCW Training and Education Fund increases from $500 to $700 in each year of the agreement.

Union negotiating committee: Paula Davis – Brampton, Jenn Lussier – London, and Letitia McIntyre Scarborough. Union representative: Meemee Seto

Read more Negotiation Updates from the Local 175 HOPE Sector! What’s HOPE? It stands for Health, Office & Professional Employees.

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