January 21, 2014 -- Planning Committee Minutes
- Agenda Item Number:
- 1
- Item Topic:
- RCSAC COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES EMPLOYER’S ASSOCIATION COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT UPDATE
- Full Text:
- In reply to queries from Committee, Janice Barr, Executive Director, Richmond Society of Community Living summarized the challenges that social service organizations are facing as a result of a ratified collective agreement that would increase wages.
She noted that the collective agreement was ratified with the understanding that the provincial government would allocate funds to cover the wage increases. However, the provincial government has since indicated wage increases must be accommodated within existing budgets, which has resulted in budgetary pressures and a decrease in services.
- Resolution:
- It was moved and seconded
That the RCSAC Community Social Services Employer’s Association Collective Agreement Update be received for information.
- Outcome:
- CARRIED
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