Purolator bargaining update: Tentative agreement reached
Published by Patrick August 25th, 2009 in Bargaining, Canada Post / Purolator Tags: Bargaining, purolator.Your bargaining team is pleased to announce that, with the assistance of a Conciliation Officer, a tentative agreement was reached on Wednesday August 19th. Highlights of the four year agreement, set to expire December 31, 2012, include
- Economic increases of 3.0, 3.0, 3.25, and 3%
- Special equity adjustments for all classifications and levels of 2% in January 2011, and a further 2.5 % in January 2012
- Improvements to vacation leave for long-time employees
- Improvements to the pension plan and benefits plan
- Increased coverage for generic prescription drugs, basic dental care, and vision care.
More details will be available in the ratification package. The ratification vote is being scheduled, and further details will be available soon.
The bargaining team would like to thank all members of the Local for their support during negotiations.