GRCA and OPSEU Local 259 ratify collective agreement

The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) board and OPSEU Local 259 representing approximately 110 Grand River Conservation Authority employees have voted to ratify a new collective agreement.

“We value the work and dedication of our employees and are pleased that we were able to reach an agreement without any disruption to our operation,” said Helen Jowett, GRCA board chair. “We want to thank the bargaining team for working toward a fiscally responsible resolution that provides fair, equitable and competitive compensation to our employees.”

Over the four year contract, OPSEU Local 259 members will receive wage increases of 1.75% in 2018 and 1.5% per year in 2019, 2020 and 2021. The agreement also provides market adjustments to specific job grades over the four year span.

The GRCA has accounted for the immediate financial impact of this collective agreement in the 2018 operating budget.

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Media Contacts:

Cam Linwood, GRCA Communications Coordinator
Phone 519-621-2763 x2251  |  Email clinwood@grandriver.ca

Lisa Stocco, GRCA Manager of Communications
Phone 519-621-2763 x2316  |  Email lstocco@grandriver.ca