The City of Thompson and the United Steelworkers Local 8223 have ratified a new four-year contract.
The agreement is effective from March 1st, 2020 and continues to February 28th, 2024.
It includes a .75 per cent annual wage increase for 2021 and 2022 and a 1 per cent wage increase in 2023. The agreement also designates National Indigenous People’s Day as a statutory holiday for union employees.
Mayor Colleen Smook said the City was proud to add this holiday and hoped it was an example to other municipalities and businesses across Canada.
Local 8223 represents nearly 100 municipal employees in a variety of fields and departments, including recreation, public safety, public works and city planning.
