Stone Lodge Ratifies
February 23, 2024
Stone Lodge ratifies wages increases and vacation improvements
The HOPE Sector members at Stone Lodge in Guelph unanimously ratified a two-year agreement on January 22, 2024.
These healthcare workers will receive a 3.5% increase in each year of the agreement with an additional 5 cents per hour each year (3.75%). There will be a weekend premium introduced at $.10/hour in year one and $.20/hour in year two. The evening/night premium will increase by 10 cents each year and a new Supervisor premium will be added for three positions.
Language improvements include:
- A seventh week of vacation after 30 years.
- Increase in the length of time jobs are posted.
- Additional member on the negotiating committee paid by the employer.
- Increase in part-time vacation pay.
Union negotiating committee: John Lannon and Cheryl Raymond. Union representative: Steve Springall.
Read more Negotiation Updates from the Local 175 HOPE Sector! What’s HOPE? It stands for Health, Office & Professional Employees.
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