Today a ratification meeting was held in Thompson for members of NCN Family & Community Wellness Centre (Local 358). Members of the Local voted unanimously to accept the new four-year agreement which includes new language providing job security (full-time and part-time guaranteed hours) and seniority rights, wage increases of 6% for 2012, 2.9% for 2013, 2.9% for 2014, and an increase to shift premiums.

The MGEU bargaining committee will be contacting the employer to get the agreement finalized and signed before it’s printed and distributed to members. In the meantime, members of Local 358 are encouraged to update their contact information to ensure they receive a copy of the new contract once available.