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First contract brings many improvements for Impark patrollers.
Winnipeg (06 Jan. 2016) — Members of the Manitoba Government and General Employees' Union (MGEU) who work for Impark as patrollers have ratified their first collective agreement. The contract runs from February 26, 2015 (date of certification) until April 30, 2016.
Terms of agreement improve working conditions for patrollers
The new agreement defines hours of work, the grievance procedure, working conditions and respectful workplace procedures.
Other contract improvements include wage increases, an on-call premium, evening shift premium, footwear allowance, training allowance, and personal absence days.
Update contact information to receive collective agreement
The MGEU/NUPGE will now be working with the employer to finalize the agreement in order to get the contract signed, printed and into members' hands as soon as possible.
In the meantime, affected MGEU/NUPGE members are encouraged to update their contact information to ensure they receive a copy of the new contract once available.
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