Released on October 7, 2011
The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority and Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada (CEP) Local 820 have ratified a new collective agreement.
The new four year agreement will expire on December 31, 2013. The agreement is consistent with recent provincial collective agreements and provides employees with a 7.5 per cent increase over four years as well as improvements to pension benefits. The agreement covers approximately 120 full time equivalent staff.
"The work of managing Saskatchewan's water supply is very important to our future," Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Watershed Authority Dustin Duncan said. "I am pleased that the CEP and Watershed Authority were able to reach an amicable collective agreement."
The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority leads management of the province's water resources to ensure safe water sources and reliable water supplies for economic, environmental and social benefits for Saskatchewan people.
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For more information, contact:
Joe Maciag
Saskatchewan Watershed Authority
Moose Jaw
Phone: 306-694-3878
Email: joe.maciag@swa.ca