Saskatchewan's universities sign agreement with CUPE 1975
Posted September 21, 1998
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 18, 1998
98-09-07-OTHER
Saskatchewan's universities sign agreement with CUPE 1975
The Boards of Governors at the University of Saskatchewan and the University
of Regina have approved a four-year contract with CUPE Local 1975. CUPE
bargains jointly with the two universities.
Details of the agreement, which covers the period from January 1, 1997
through December 31, 2000, include:
- a seven percent salary increase over four years
- pay equity study with adjustment to begin in 2000
- enhanced dental and health care benefits, including provision for same-sex
spousal benefits
- earned days off for tradespeople (earned days off had already been
available for other members of CUPE)
- an increase to the education fund that allows members to take courses to
enhance their careers
- a deferred salary leave plan, that allows CUPE 1975 members to set aside
portions of their paycheques to cover future leaves of absence.
There are approximately 1,500 members of the bargaining unit at the
University of Saskatchewan, and approximately 500 members at the University
of Regina. CUPE Local 1975 includes clerical, libraries, trades,
technicians, caretakers, food services, security and other support workers.
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For more information please contact:
Sharon Cochran or Denis Powers
Associate Vice-President Director of Personnel
(Human Resources) University of Regina
University of Saskatchewan (306) 585-4170
(306) 966-6285
or
Jacquie Griffiths or Jim Homes
President, CUPE 1975 National Representative, CUPE
University of Saskatchewan (306) 525-5874
(306) 966-7067
