In terms of wages, they have successfully negotiated 9.5% over 3 years. 2022 -3%, 2023 -3.5%, and 2024 -3%.
Arbitrator Kaplan released his arbitration award for the Correctional Bargaining Unit at noon today. Here is a link to his full decision. A reminder that this decision is final and binding on the parties.
As the Correctional Bargaining Team has committed throughout the bargaining process, below are the full briefs and reply briefs of the Employer and Union:
Union Arbitration Brief – October 2, 2023
Employer Arbitration Brief – October 2, 2023
Union Reply Brief – November 3, 2023
Employer Reply Brief – November 3, 2023
The Correctional Bargaining Team will be reviewing the decision and providing a detailed breakdown of the award in the coming days.
Thank you for your support throughout this exceptionally long round of bargaining.
In solidarity,
Janet Laverty, Bargaining Team Chair
Adam Cygler, Bargaining Team Vice-Chair
Source: https://opseu.org/news/locktalk-22-arbitration-decision-released/208269/
