The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has reached a collective agreement with the Canadian Merchant Service Guild. Ratification of the agreement concluded on Wednesday, October 14.
Provincial Government and the Canadian Merchant Service Guild, which represents approximately 31 Ferry Captains in Newfoundland and Labrador, have ratified an agreement that includes a wage increase of five per cent, as well as the elimination of severance and changes to post-employment benefits, which is similar to what other bargaining groups received over the same period of time.
The agreement covers the period of 2012 to 2020 with wage increases retroactivity effective July 1, 2019.
This deal supports government’s balanced approach to fiscal management, while maintaining services that create a more affordable public service.
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“We are happy to have concluded another collective agreement that balances our fiscal reality with the important role ferry captains play in the public service. I thank the leadership of the Guild for working with us to reach a fair deal not only for their membership but for the entire province.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
President of Treasury Board
“This deal provides members of the ferry captain’s guild with a new agreement, which is also responsible to all taxpayers of the province. I thank all ferry users and all marine staff for their patience during negotiations for a new agreement.”
Honourable Derrick Bragg
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
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