USW Local 9563

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May 30th Protest at Queen's Park

On Thursday May 30th, members from our local Union, including President Brenda Gagon, attended a protest at Queen's Park.

Recent News

Discounted CNE tickets for USW members!

Save up to 44% on CNE tickets until August 15 for maximum savings!

(Other discounts available from August 16 until September 2)

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Updated Wage Grid for RN's

During the last round of bargaining, we negotiated that the RN's represented by USW Local 9563 would receive wage increases equal to the wage increases that were achieved by the Ontario Nurses Association in long term care homes. We are pleased to report that the following wage grid will become effective for our RN's with adjustements being made July 1st 2024 and July 1st 2025.

Nomination Meeting for Local Union Offices

Nominations for Local Union Offices will be held at our Union meetings scheduled on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 at the following times and places:

4:00 PM @

Burlington Public Library, 1996 Itabashi Way, Burlington

Or

6:30 PM @

Fort Erie Public Library, Centennial Branch, 136 Gilmore Rd, Fort Erie

Nominations for the following Local Union Offices:

President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Guide, Guards (2), Trustee (3)

 

New Contract Details

HIGHLIGHTS 

Duration

2 years from November 29th, 2023 to November 28th, 2025

General Wage Increases

3% raise effective November 29th, 2023

3% raise effective November 29th, 2024

In Lieu Increase

In lieu to be increased to 3.5% of regular hourly rate effective 2 full months after ratification

Premium Increases

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