Workers at Knowles Centre in Winnipeg ratify new agreement

Vacation, sick leave boosts part of deal

Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU) Local 432 members working at Knowles Centre, Support Assistance to Independent Living (SAIL) in Winnipeg, ratified a new three-year agreement Oct 10.

Highlights of the agreement include significant improvements to vacation and sick leave, including the introduction of a mental health day, said the union.  

The workers assist older teens who've been in care to begin living independently.

In a separate vote, employees agreed to a change in their hours of work, extending their evening availability from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 

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