Grandview Lodge ratifies significant wage increases, premium improvements and early retirement health benefits
Grandview Lodge in Dunville ratified a 3-year agreement on March 20, 2024. Members at top rate will receive wage increases in Year 1 effective January 1, 2024 of: RPN – 11.2%, PSW – 3.5%, Laundry – 2.3%, Dietary – 3.3%, Housekeeping – 3.8% and Cook/Maintenance/Van Attendant – 6.1%.
In Year 2 effective January 1 2025 there will be increases of 3.5% across all classifications and another 3.5% in Year 3 effective January 1, 2026.
There will be premium increases of:
- RPN premium will increase from $3.00 to $4.50/hour.
- Weekend premium increases from $0.75 to $0.80 in year 1, $0.85 in year 2, and $0.90 in year 3.
- Evening premium increases from $0.60 to $0.65 in year 1, $0.70 in year 2, and $0.75 in year 3.
- Overnight premium increases to $0.75 to $0.80 in year 1, $0.85 in year 2 and $0.90 in year 3.
- Maintenance on-call premium increases from $1.85 to $2.00/hour.
Language improvements include:
- Early retirement health and dental benefits for those 60+ years of age with the employer contributing 80%.
- Uniform/safety footwear allowance increases from $175 to $200 annually.
- The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will be added to the list of paid holidays.
Union negotiating committee: Pam Caughell, Jim Fleming, Angela Macarthur, Kathy Sitter, Terri Thompson, and Cheryl Topp. HOPE LTC Director Sandra Ashcroft and Union Representative Nabeela Irfan.
Read more Negotiation Updates from the Local 175 HOPE Sector! What’s HOPE? It stands for Health, Office & Professional Employees.
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