Mainland Commissionaires tentative agreement ratified
Published by Patrick January 12th, 2009 in Bargaining, Commissionaires Tags: Bargaining, Commissionaires.Members of local 20501 Mainland Commissionaires have ratified an agreement with the Corps. The agreement in a five year deal that will see wage increases in each year. The wages negotiated will begin to bring the members into line with the type of work they perform, which is enforcement.
It is now up to Corps management to contact CBSA, in an effort to get the members back on the job as soon as possible. The Corps has also agreed to bid on the new contract expected out in late January or early February.
Everyone worked very hard to reach this agreement and the members are to be congratulated on their solidarity.
The Seal Cove members are holding a ratification vote today January 12, on a new tentative agreement.