Northern Ontario School of Medicine ratifies collective agreement with OPSEU
Provincial legislation limits pay increases to one per cent.
Jan 25, 2021 3:54 PM By: TbNewsWatch.com Staff
The contract covers a four-year period, from May 1, 2020 to April 30, 2024.
Under provincial legislation (Bill 124) that limits compensation in the public sector, 132 OPSEU members who work at NOSM will receive annual salary increases of one per cent.
Union bargaining chair Jason Lind said The big demand that we had was a better workplace. Life-balance. So we looked at a little bit better vacation, some better wording around special leaves and such.
In light of COVID-19 measures requiring staff to work from home, the parties agreed to work together to establish a new
Northern Ontario School of Medicine staff and the Board have ratified a new four-year contract.
The deal impacts 132 members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union.
It’s retroactive to May 1, 2020, and expires April 30, 2024.
Negotiations were subject to Bill 124, which limits overall compensation increases.
Both parties agreed to enhancements of pension and benefits, all in compliance with provincial legislation.
In light of COVID-19 measures requiring staff to work from home, both parties agreed to work together to establish a new Alternative Working Arrangements Policy during the term of the agreement. ); } return false; }); $( #comments .commentlist .comment-content a ).attr( target , blank );