The members of PSAC Local 70395 recently voted in favour of the agreement negotiated with the Canadian Museum of Nature. The Local had been in negotiations for the last 2 years.
Highlights of the four-year contract, which expires June 14, 2018, include:
- a 1% wage increase per year,
- an increase in standby pay, and
- a change in the definition of part-time employees.
Just as importantly, the Local was able to achieve its bargaining mandate of no concessions in the collective agreement / bargaining process.
“Reaching an agreement was a long process and the negotiation team worked hard to protect and improve our collective agreement,” said Local President Roger Bull. “We offer them sincere thanks for their efforts on behalf of all members.”
Local 70395 represents approximately 100 workers employed by the Canadian Museum of Nature in Gatineau and Ottawa. They work in the areas of administration, advancement, collections, experience and education, facilities, finance, human resources, IT, marketing and media relations protection services, research and visitor services.