The parties met again in Beausejour, MB on January 30, 31 and February 1, 6, 7 & 8, 2018. Additional dates are being scheduled for March or April. Federal Mediators continue to facilitate the discussions. Significant progress was made during the last 6 days and all of the issues have been explored at this time.
Several items have been agreed during the negotiations and will be presented at ratification. In addition the both bargaining units will be provided with a dedicated office space for WTEG/WPEG business.
The Employee Incentive and Retention Plan was agreed to by both WTEG and WPEG and will be in effect as per Dan Coyne announcement of December 2017.
WPEG and WTEG look forward to hosting a lunch and learn to provide a bargaining update to the members. Stay tuned as to date and time.