Community Living Wallaceburg (CLW) has announced the ratification of new three year Collective Agreement between Local 150, OPSEU and Community Living Wallaceburg from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024.
CLW officials say the new collective agreement, which received a majority vote by union members, impacts 188 frontline employees who provide direct support to people with developmental disabilities who are affiliated with CLW.
Deborah Hook, executive director of Community Living Wallaceburg, was pleased that the members of the union recognized the collaboration and positive work accomplished by both parties, which resulted in a good deal for the union and for CLW.
She also noted that a three-year agreement brings stability to labour relations and creates the opportunity for all workers and management to re-engage after the strict measures of isolation and distancing during the pandemic.
“This new Collective Agreement recognizes the important work done by our Direct Support Professionals,” stated Ben Hazzard, president of Community Living Wallaceburg, in a media release.
“It improves the working conditions of our employees and addresses the rising cost of living with the salary increases.”
Community Living Wallaceburg co-creates, designs and delivers supports that empower people to overcome barriers and live the life they choose.
With the support of those around them, people can dream, believe, overcome and achieve, CLW officials say.
