Workers at Southeast Child and Family Services (CFS) have ratified a new collective agreement that brings their wages in line with other civil service employees, just days after workers at two sister agencies went on strike demanding the same.
The Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU) announced the deal, which includes wage increases over four years, a new retention step, shift and weekend premiums, and enhanced leave provisions. The agreement comes after 170 Southeast CFS workers had voted in favor of a strike in December, though negotiations prevented job action.
Meanwhile, nearly 390 Métis and Michif CFS workers remain on strike, as their latest offer still leaves their wages significantly behind civil service counterparts. MGEU President Kyle Ross reaffirmed the union’s commitment to securing wage parity for all CFS workers.
Source: Swifteradio.com
