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NSUPE Local 17 - Airport Hotel

• Collective Agreement - October 1, 2006 to September 30, 2009

• Collective Agreement - October 1, 2004 to September 30, 2006

NOVA SCOTIA UNION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EMPLOYEES

NSUPE LOCAL 17 Bulletin

Quality Inn Halifax Airport

Friday, November 27, 2009       Issue 2009-2

• Local 17 members vote to accept new contract

At a meeting held on Thursday, November 26^th, members voted to accept proposed changes to the collective agreement.

The membership turn out was excellent, especially given that this is a slow period and many had to come some distance from home to attend. The negotiating committee wishes to thank all of those who attended.

The negotiations started on November 3^rd and concluded on November 23^rd, with a total of four days of meetings between management and union. This round of negotiations was quick, efficient and effective.

Negotiating Committees

NSUPE LOCAL 17

Tom Dort 

Sherry Thompson

Rhonda Fleet 

Ron Stockton

QUALITY INN

Shelly Dean 

Colin Francis

Dion Kelderman

NSUPE Convention

The NSUPE Convention was held at the Quality Inn Halifax Airport on November 20^th and 21^st. There were about 60 delegates and alternates in attendance. A pleasant surprise was a visit by Donna Wheaton-Davis, the past President of NSUPE and second member to be awarded NSUPE’s life membership honour.

As usual, the service by staff at the hotel was superb and made for an enjoyable convention and social.

Summary of contract changes:

Term: 3 years - October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2012.

Wage increase October 1, 2009 - $0.17

  (Retroactive)

  October 1, 2010 - $0.20

  October 1, 2011 - $0.21

2.9 Employer will pay for driver’s license medical for any employee with 12 months of service who has to drive the shuttle bus.

6.2 Room Attendants can be allocated a maximum of 16 rooms.

8.6 On call employees will be called between 7 am and 7:30 am when possible.

9.6 Meal allowance up to $12 for overtime of 4 hours or more.

10.1(b) Employees maintain full time status (and work preference) by working 400 hours in a three month period.

10.1(c) Employees who want to work less than a full week may request arrangement with work status protected.

12.2(e) Vacation pay will be paid on vacation pay drawn for time off.

It is anticipated that the changes, except for 10.1(b) and 10.1(c) will be implemented immediately. 10.1(b) and 10.1(c) will start on January 1, 2010.

If you have questions, please speak to a member of your committee or call Ron Stockton at 422-6055.

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