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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2002-03-27, Page 8A Fair and Reasonable Offer The Government of Ontario has offered OPSEU members a fair and reasonable wage offer over three years. This offer is similar to those already accepted by other Ontario public service unions. OPSEU has rejected this offer and is now on strike. The Government remains available to return to the table at any time. .10 The Government's offer includes: An up to 10 per cent raise for all staff over a three-year contract made up of: • a 5.96 per cent raise for all staff over a three-year contract; • a one per cent raise in the first year in exchange for productivity and efficiency gains; and • an overall raise of three per cent over three years for staff who are at the maximum of their salary ranges, based on performance. Some 70 per cent of OPSEU staff are currently at the maximum of their salary grid and would be eligible for this increase. In addition: • an immediate 10 per cent raise for nurses; • an immediate eight per cent raise for ambulance dispatchers; • an immediate eight per cent raise for scientists; • additional compensation to Waste and Water Treatment Operators and mechanics employed by the Ontario Clean Water Agency to recognize credentials upgrading; • an increase in shift premiums for non-correctional employees to 78 cents per hour for hours worked between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. to better reflect market rates; and • a one per cent pay-for-performance pool for employees who are at the maximum of their salary ranges. In addition, the Government also offers a competitive benefit and pension package. Our offer puts real money in our employees' pockets. Visit the web calculator to see what it means at www.ontarioservicesupdate.com and follow the links under "Employer's Offer to OPSEU". PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2002. Sports Brussels PeeWees lead OMHA series final The Brussels PeeWee Rep team played the first two games of OMHA finals this weekend against Deseronto. Game one was played on Saturday afternoon and Brussels came out a little sluggish allowing Deseronto two quick goals in the first period. Matt White managed to get Brussels on the board before the end of the first on a nice pass from Matt McClinchey. The second period belonged to Brussels with goals scored by McClinchey, Greg Bowers and Adam Corbett with the assists going to Bowers, Jordan Campbell The Brussels Novice Bulls hockey team •is playing exciting hockey as they approach the end of their season. During winter break they participated in a close, entertaining series with Howick. Throughout the first game in Howick, Brussels had a clear edge in play but was unable to put the puck past a hot Howick goaltender. Brussels pulled the goalie at the end of the game and had several good scoring chances, but ended up losing by a 1-0 score. On their home ice for the second game, Brussels evened the series with a 3-1 win in another fast, close game. The deciding game, played in Howick, was a carbon copy of the first two with end-to- end action and numerous chances for both teams. Brussels won the game 3-2, thus winning the series and now goes on to face Ripley in the next series. Also during winter break the Novice team participated in a tournament in Bayfield. In their first game Brussels surprised the host squad, defeating Bayfield 3-2 in a very close contest. They next met Elma-Logan, winning by a 5-4 score. Their and McClinchey. Deseronto was first to find the net in the third period but McClinchey answered on a pass from White. The final goal belonged to Brussels when Christopher Jutzi made a great pass up tc Chris Corbett who put it in the empty net. Game two was played on Sunday and it was a nail-biter. With no scoring in the first the Brussels fans were thinking 'not again'. But the second period was a busy time in both nets. Deseronto scored first but Brussels scored two fast goals by Chase Chapman and Andrew two wins placed Brussels in the A final, once again against Bayfield who were bent on avenging their loss from earlier in the day. Again the Brussels team treated their fans to an exciting game, falling behind by a few goals, then mounting a determined come-back. Unfortunately they weren't .„,able to catch Bayfield and ended on the losing side of the 7-4 score. The coaches and parents were unable to single out any individual players for mention in these six games as all players played exceptionally well. The novices are showing improved skills, a good work ethic and, most importantly, are having fun, said coaches. Atom team going strong The Brussels Atom team is still going strong. The Bulls have made it to the playoffs and, last Wednesday were hosted by Hanover in the first of three possible games. The next game is in Brussels Monday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. and if they are able to tie it up, the third game will be in Hanover on Wednesday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. McDonald with the assists going to White, McClinchey, and Chapman. Deseronto scored with 51 seconds left to tie it up but Brussels was not finished. McClinchey found the net with 31 seconds left on a great pass from Bowers and C. Corbett. The third period was just as close with Deseronto scoring two goals to go ahead of Brussels but not for long. McClinchey once again scored on a pass from Steven Ropp. This sent the game into overtime, but the Brussels boys came out determined to win with the Corbett boys working together. Adam passed it up to Chris who put it into the net. The teams meet in Brussels Good Friday at 7 p.m. See? Right there It was fun and games on Saturday night when the Blyth ABC Double D Gals took on the 1972 All-Ontario PeeWee champs in a fundraiser for the Midgets. These two players appear to be getting a closer look at the situation. (Vicky Bremner photo) Novices play Howick