Disagreement Over Monetary Terms Could Send PWL Stettler to Mediation

On December 7, your negotiating team met to discuss the employer’s written counter proposal. After laying the groundwork for a two-year agreement, the proposed monetary items remain inadequate for the current market.

The employer’s proposal includes:
•    Year 1 – upon ratification base pay increase of 1.25%
•    Year 2 – effective May 11, 2024 base pay increase of 1.25%
•    Evening shift premium: increased from $3.00 to $3.12
•    Night shift premium: increased from $4.00 to $4.16
•    Weekend premium: increased from $2.50 to $2.60
•    Health Spending Account increase on January 1, 2024: increased from $450 to $550

Despite some movement from the employer’s spokesperson, a significant gap remains. Your AUPE negotiations team has made some minor changes to the proposed monetary terms, and are awaiting a response. If no substantial progress is made, we're prepared to pursue informal mediation, as this has been agreed between the parties.

Recent bargaining survey results clearly identify a mandate for improvements in staffing shortages, salary increases, Health Spending Account increases, weekend premium adjustments, shift differential enhancements, vacation terms, and compensation for buddy shifts & preceptor pay.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact members of your negotiating team or AUPE resource staff.
 

AUPE NEGOTIATING TEAM - POINTS WEST LIVING - STETTLER

Tracy Matchett
[email protected]

Ella Henderson
(403) 741-9877 or [email protected]

Natasha Hajdasz
(780) 245-1814 or [email protected]

AUPE RESOURCE STAFF

Christian Tetreault, Negotiator
[email protected]

Communications
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