Broadview Nursing Home ratifies wage increases, sought after additional float day and language improvements with new collective agreement.
The healthcare workers at Broadview Nursing Home in Smith Falls unanimously ratified a two-year agreement on April 3, 2025. Wages for the HOPE Sector members will increase by 7% over the term of the contract. There will also be top up payments on April 3, 2025 of 25 cents per hour for PSWs and $2.50 per hour for RPNs.
The employer contribution to the pension plan will increase by 1 cent per hour improving the rate of return for members.
Language improvements include:
- Servicing language will now allow for access to the members on night and evening shift.
- There will be an additional float day for all members.
- The weekend premium will increase by 10 cents.
- All staff who have to complete reports or med counts, which they come in early for will be paid 15 minutes extra per shift.
Union negotiating committee: Charmaine Baker and Jessica Orr. Union representative: Dean McLaren.
Read more Negotiation Updates from the Local 175 HOPE Sector! What’s HOPE? It stands for Health, Office & Professional Employees.
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