Arbitrator rules after Métis, Michif CFS strikes
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Métis and Michif child and family services workers have been awarded wage parity through binding arbitration, their union said Tuesday.
A four-year agreement, retroactive to Feb, 1, 2023, is in place and will remain in effect until Jan. 31, 2027.
Arbitrator Michael Werier ordered “fair and reasonable” wage increases for both agencies, the Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union said in a news release.
A total of 330 members returned to work on April 8 — ending two-week strikes — after an arbitration hearing was scheduled for April 22.
“This is a victory for our members,” MGEU president Kyle Ross said in the release.
“We’ve said from the start that workers doing the same critical work should be compensated fairly, regardless of which agency they work for. We’re pleased that the arbitrator agreed and recognized the value of our members’ hard work.”