BrandonU, MGEU ratify four-year collective agreement

Brandon University and the Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU) have ratified a collective agreement. The four-year agreement includes general wage increases of 2.5%, 2.75%, 3%, and 3%; vacation and sick leave accrual enhancements; and new step adjustments. It also includes clarification on language related to leaves, internal postings, and right of return; an increase in funds available for career development; and an increase in parental leave benefits. “This is a very good and very fair deal, and I thank everyone on both teams for their thoughtful contributions and commitment at the table, which let us advance in relatively short order,” said BrandonU Associate VP (People and Talent) Kristen Fisher.

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