Guild members voted 98% yesterday in favour of the agreement reached last week with Shaw Media.
The deal includes improved salary scales, three new statutory holidays, chiropractic benefits, across-the-board wage increases totalling 5% over three years and a $300 lump-sum payment to each member of the bargaining unit. The full text of the memorandum of agreement is available here: http://www.cmg.ca/en/2014/06/18/full-details-of-the-deal-with-shaw-and-the-ratification-vote/ .
The Guild has informed management of the results of the vote and has asked that the retroactive wage increases and $300 lump sum be paid as soon as possible. Shaw management has told us they are aiming for the payments to be included in the July 15 pay.
Thanks to all members to participated in the meetings and the vote.
For more information, please contact Terri Monture (terri@cmg.ca) at 416-591-5333, ext. 245.