HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1979-08-15, Page 6THE BRUSSELS POST, AUGUST 15, 1979
Bell Canada
agreed to $22,837.50
The union said no
For nine months we tried unsuccessfully to negotiate an agreement with
the ComMunications Workers of Canada representing our craft and services
employees.
Then, at the union's request, a government conciliator was appointed.
The conciliator recommended the following monetary terms:
An overall wage increase of 28.8% during the 30-month life of the agreement
including a 10.5% increase upon signature of the contract, retroactive to
December 1, 1978.
This brings the annual salary of a senior level technician in a major centre up
to $22,837.50 from the present $17,719.29 by September 1, 1980. In addition,
he recommended a cost-of-living allowance in January 1981.
Bell agreed
An additional increase in the range of 1% to 2% for all employees located outside
of Toronto, Montreal, Hamilton and Windsor.
Bell agreed
Further wage increases of 1%. to 2.5% for all employees in certain job classifications.
Bell agreed
Improved overtime provisions, including higher pay for overtime, so that a senior
level technician could earn up to a maximum of $22 per hour; more vacation and paid
holidays; higher shift premiums and better travel compensation.
We agreed although the entire package went far beyond our earlier
proposals.
The union said no.
We regret the inconvenience to the public but we feel our position is
a responsible one.
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