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By paNOW Staff

AGREEMENT REACHED

Tentative agreement reached between CUPE 882 and City of Prince Albert

Sep 26, 2023 | 5:19 PM

After weeks of being on the picket lines, it appears a deal has been reached between inside city workers and the City of Prince Albert.

In a statement issued by CUPE 882, the two sides came to a tentative agreement after two days of negotiations.

The new deal includes coverage for vision care for all permanent employees and EFAP coverage expanded to include non-permanent employees.

The wage offer of 11 per cent over four years from the employer was accepted with a Memorandum of Understanding on market supplements to adjust wages for hard-to-recruit classifications. In addition, the pay bands will be adjusted to bring the lowest-paid workers above minimum wage.

According to a City of Prince Albert news release the following morning, the deal will cost $1,200/year for the additional itesm and $1.185 million over the four years of the contract.

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In addition, the city has agreed to to discuss a market supplement process for hard-to-recruit positions.

“The last several months have been very challenging and I am glad we have been able to find a resolve within our original mandate,” said Mayor Greg Dionne. “I would like to thank the citizens of Prince Albert for their patience and support throughout this process and as the City worked to limit tax increases.”

The bargaining committee has worked hard to make gains at the table. Moving forward, the next steps are in the hands of our membership,” said Mira Lewis, CUPE National Representative.

CUPE 882 members went on strike on Sept. 11 after weeks of different work to rule actions. The union had been without a contract since 2021.

The tentative agreement will be taken to union members for a vote on Sept. 29.

Once the deal is ratified, employees will return to work.

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