Collective agreements are essential for ensuring that employees receive fair treatment and protection in the workplace. The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre recently reached a new collective agreement that will benefit the workers at the hospital.
The SEIU represents over 100,000 workers in Canada, including thousands of healthcare workers in Ontario. Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is one of the largest hospitals in Canada, providing a wide range of services to patients from across the country.
The new collective agreement between SEIU and Sunnybrook covers a range of issues, including wages, benefits, and working conditions. The agreement also includes provisions for job security, health and safety, and training and development opportunities for workers.
One of the key features of the new agreement is wage increases for workers. The agreement includes an increase of 1.75% in each year of the three-year contract, which will help workers keep up with the rising cost of living.
The agreement also includes improvements to benefits, such as increased coverage for vision care and paramedical services. Workers will also receive a new wellness benefit, which can be used for expenses like fitness classes and other health-related activities.
Another important provision of the agreement is the creation of a joint union-management committee, which will address issues related to scheduling and workload. This committee will help ensure that workers are not overworked and that they have enough time to rest and recover between shifts.
In addition, the new agreement includes language that improves job security for workers. This includes provisions for priority hiring, as well as protections against layoffs and subcontracting.
Overall, the SEIU Sunnybrook collective agreement is an important step forward for workers at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The agreement provides important protections and improvements to wages and benefits, and ensures that workers have a voice in their workplace. As a result, workers will be better able to provide high-quality care to patients, and will have greater job security and peace of mind.