125 members of Unifor at the Princess Court long term care home in Dryden have voted in favour of a 2-and-a-half-year contract.
89 percent of Unifor 324 members ratified their contract with the Kenora District Homes for the Aged.
The deal was for a 2.75 wage increase in the first year, three percent in the second year and 1.25 percent for the half year.
There is also a 2.1 percent retroactive wage increase.
The deal is in effect from June 1 of this year to November 30 of 2027.
Other enhancements contained in the contract:
| 50 cent an hour increase in RN and RPN shift differentials with up to $.40/hour increase in all other shift differentials $150 increase in eye glass coverage with $50 increase in eye exam coverage $75 increase in annual paramedical health benefits New $300 full-time and $200 part-time health spending account $25 increase in both annual shoe allowance and uniform allowance New $2/hour RPN premium$1 increase in RN premium to $3/hour $3 PSW premium rolled into wage schedule All employees have paid lunches with improvements in lieu time, vacation entitlement, medical note fees and bereavement language. |
