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Wage increases and other improvements for two groups of employees in Victoria.
Victoria (14 May 2010) - Members of the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU/NUPGE), who work for the Salvation Army’s Addictions and Rehabilitation Centre (ARC) and the Salvation Army National Recycling Operations (SANRO) in Victoria, have ratified a new collective agreement.
The employees are members of BCGEU's Community Social Services component (301).
ARC workers approved an agreement that includes these highlights:
- Wage increases averaging 4% in the first year and 3% in the second and third years of the agreement.
- New language on harassment, casual workers and health and safety.
- An increase in employer and member contributions for RRSPs.
Highlights of the SANRO agreement include:
- Wage increases of 3% in the first year and 2% in each of the second and third years.
- A $300 signing bonus.
- Vacation increases.
- New anti-harassment language.
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