MGEU members who work at the Manitoba Museum (Local 133) ratified a new four-year agreement today (effective April 1, 2014 – March 31, 2018).
The new contract includes a one-time lump sum payment for all members equal to 2.5% of their annual pay (less deductions) in the first year and a 5.5% general wage increase over the remaining three years of the agreement. Other notable improvements include an increase in family leave from five to seven days, increases to mileage and meal rates, as well as improvements to maternity / parental leave.
The new contract applies to about 65
members who work in Manitoba’s largest heritage centre. Local 133 members are
encouraged to update their contact
information to ensure they receive a copy of the new contract once
available.