Developmental Services workers from OPSEU Local 573 at Muki Baum Association for the Rehabilitation of the Multi-handicapped have reached a tentative agreement with their employer.
Members gave strong support to their bargaining team with a 98.5 percent strike vote.
“The respect and good will shown by this employer during negotiations have set an example for the Developmental Services sector across the province,” said OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas. “When it goes well at the table it’s good for everyone: the workers, the people they support, the community they serve and the employer.”
“The employer and the local bargaining team maintained positive and open communications throughout the negotiation process,” said OPSEU Local 573 bargaining team member, Amelia Murphy-Beaudoin. ”We were able to reach this tentative agreement in large part due to the employer’s respect for the members and the work we do.”
Key issues included wages as well as improvements for part-time and relief workers.
OPSEU’s bargaining team unanimously recommends that the members of Local 573 vote in favour of the new tentative agreement.
A ratification vote will be held on Tuesday December 20th, 2011 from 10am to 6pm at the Wilson Membership Centre.
More information:
Amelia Murphy-Beaudoin, Bargaining Team Member, OPSEU Local 573, Cell: 647-235-6815