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Manitoba liquor workers reach four-year agreement

Deal includes 8.9% over four years plus benefit, premium and allowance improvements.

Winnipeg (4 Dec. 2009) - Members of the Manitoba Government and General Employees' Union (MGEU/NUPGE) who are employed by the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) have ratified a tentative four-year agreement.

Highlights of the agreement include:

  • An 8.9% wage increase over four years.
  • Improvements to benefits, shift premiums and remoteness allowance.
  • Retroactive pay to March 29, 2009.

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Manitoba liquor workers reach four-year agreement