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Employed by McKesson Canada, these workers rejected wage increases that were lower than what they got in their last contract.
Today’s news story from @kim_siever Edmonton warehouse workers reject employer’s offer albertaworker.ca/news/edmont…
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These workers have been waiting for 3.5% years for a new collective agreement and their wages have fallen nearly 20% behind inflation since unionizing.
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The employer has offered increases to wages, shift premiums, meal allowance, paid holidays, and severance pay, but the bargaining committee says it falls short.
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They had to go on strike to get their last collective agreement.
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Today’s news story from @kim_siever Dairy workers ask for 20% raise albertaworker.ca/news/dairy-…
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These dozen or so WD Processing workers unionized earlier this year.
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Today’s news story from @kim_siever Paramedics get 12% raise in new contract albertaworker.ca/news/parame…
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The workers are employed with Prairie EMS and will also receive improvements in shift premiums, health benefits, and RRSP contributions.
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