LATEST BARGAINING NEWS
On August 26, 2024, members of the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone ratified a new four-year collective agreement.
Some of the highlights of the new agreement include:
- General wage increases in each year of the agreement
- New max step at top of each wage scale and a new long-service step
- Increased vacation days for years of service
The next step includes working with the employer to finalize and sign-off the document.
Overview of Bargaining So Far
Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone Local 454 members had an opportunity to put foward their ideas and proposals for improving their collective agreement at a meeting held May 16, 2024.
The Bargaining Committee then worked to pull together these proposals into a package to present to the employer.
Negotiations with management and Council took place on July 9, 18 and 24, 2024.
A tentative agreement was reached with the employer on August 2, 2024.
On August 26, 2024, members voted to accept the agreement.