Paramedics of Winnipeg - Local 911 - Bargaining Brief

Updated: Oct 04, 2022
Approx. Number of Members: 375
Current Contract Expires: February 28, 2021
MGEU Staff Negotiator: Shayne Orr
Elected Bargaining Committee Members: Ryan Woiden, Jon Peters, Troy Reidy

LATEST BARGAINING NEWS

The Paramedics - Local 911 Bargaining Committee have met with the employer many times over the last year, working through the non-monetary proposals such as working conditions and contract language. The two sides have had many good discussions, the last being on June 2, 2022.

Negotiations were then on hold as the City sought to replace their negotiating rep. A new rep has now been appointed and the Bargaining Committee is working to schedule more bargaining meetings. Stay tuned for when dates have been set.

Overview of Bargaining So Far

Members of Paramedics - Local 911 had an opportunity to put forward their ideas and proposals for improving their collective agreement at a meeting held on October 30, 2020. The Bargaining Committee then worked to pull together these proposals into a bargaining package to present to the employer.

The Bargaining Committee exchanged bargaining proposal packages with the employer in spring 2021. Several negotiating sessions took place throughout May and June 2021.

The Bargaining Committee resumed negotiations with the employer in fall 2021 and six more bargaining meetings took place in November. 

The Bargaining Committee continued to meet regularly with the employer in January 2022. Discussions revolved around non-monetary issues such as working conditions and contract language. Negotiations continued throughout February, March, April and May 2022. 

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