Rogers contractors get 2% pay hike in first collective agreement

LONDON, ON - Just in time for Christmas, The Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada is celebrating the first collective agreement between its technicians and SC360 Guelph, a Rogers Communications contractor. The 30 members employed in London, Ontario ratified a two year agreement on Dec.19. Included in the agreement is an immediate 2% piecework rate increase, the implementation of a minimum daily payment averaging $120 with increases in the second year, the establishment of a matching 3% RRSP retirement plan, a cell phone allowance as well as restrictions on contracting work out and the elimination of a charge to...