Workers at the Broadbent Institute recently ratified their first union contract, achieving a strong foundation for the future.
The new contract covers nine workers and was ratified on February 9, 2018.
The negotiating committee was led by Union Representative Greg Penner, with support from Eastern Director Roland Lapins and member Michael Penny.
“I’m pleased to congratulate our members at the Broadbent Institute for achieving a fair first contract and establishing a strong foundation to build on for the future,” said President Wayne Hanley. “The Broadbent Institute is Canada’s leading progressive think-tank and training institute and we are proud of the vital role our members play in advocating for democracy, equality, and sustainability and building a progressive Canada for all."
At the Broadbent Institute, our members work in fundraising, communications, policy analysis, and advocacy. In the first contract, the negotiating committee ensured protection and improvement of members’ working conditions.
Highlights of the Agreement:
- Establishment of nation-wide recognition
- Wage increases over the life of the agreement
- Partial reimbursement for childcare in the circumstances that a member is required to work overtime
- Enhanced vacation time (4 weeks vacation after one year service)
- Negotiated pregnancy leave top-up
- Language for sick days, personal days, superior stat holiday coverage
- Leave of Absence for Election Leave and up to one term of office
- Protected Benefit Levels
- Yearly Retirement Bonus
