Striking Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) workers are to vote on a tentative contract today (Nov 1).
The Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union is recommending its 1,700 members accept the package, which it says includes wage increases of 13% over four years plus a signing bonus and other benefits.
It’s an improvement over an offer employees rejected earlier this week that promised a 12.2% wage hike over four years. MPI’s offer also includes a one-time lump sum signing bonus of $1,800 for full-time employees that will be pro-rated for part-time staff.
The strike began in late August, when the Progressive Conservatives were still in office, and has disrupted services at MPI such as driver testing and claims assessments.
(With files from The Canadian Press)
