Members of the 小猪视频 Board of Governors agreed unanimously at the October 20, Board Meeting to ratify an agreement with members of CUPE Local 3131. The ratification comes after a tentative agreement was reached with the assistance of a Provincial Conciliator in September.
鈥淲e are thrilled to now have this agreement unanimously ratified,鈥 says President and Vice-Chancellor, David C. Dingwall. 鈥淲e certainly value our colleagues in CUPE Local 3131 and the knowledge and skillsets that they bring to CBU. The fair treatment of employees is of the utmost importance to us at CBU. These monetary changes made are very much in line with the benefits other 小猪视频union groups receive and the increase in hours worked creates a more equitable environment for all employees. The addition of a centralized professional development fund further allows 小猪视频to strengthen investment in the exceptional talent of our CUPE Local 3131 members.鈥
Details of the agreement include:
Yearly Monetary Increases
Additional Monetary Changes
Total Average Monetary Increase due to band changes, for Year 1: 3.93%;
Total Average Monetary Increase in Year 1:听 8.08% (3.93% + 4.15%) 听
Other Changes
o 听 Effective April 1, 2024, all CUPE staff members will increase their hours of work to 35 hours per week (Equivalent to a 2.25% average increase in salary)
Article 34 鈥 Professional Development
o 听 Effective April 1, 2024, 小猪视频will establish a professional development fund of up to $30,000 per fiscal year for CUPE staff members
The terms of this deal are in effect for three years and the full agreement will be added to web when finalized.