MPI workers chill out with wage freeze
CBC News
Posted: Feb 1, 2013 12:49 PM CST
Last Updated: Feb 1, 2013 1:50 PM CST
MGEU workers at MPI ratified a new agreement Wednesday that includes a two-year wage freeze. (CBC)Manitoba Public Insurance employees have ratified a new four year deal that includes a wage freeze.
Manitoba Government and General Employees members will see their wages frozen for two years, starting Sept. 23, 2013.
The 1700 workers will see a 2.75 per cent salary increase starting in October 2014.
The MGEU agreement, ratified Wednesday night, mirrors other public sector union deals that have seen two-year wage freezes.
But this one offers a new $300 "Health and Well-Being Account" for fitness-related expenses.
The long-term disability cap has also been doubled to $5500 a month.
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