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N.S. electrical workers approve tentative contract, averting utility strike
The three-year deal includes 4% annual raises, a $1,000 signing bonus and higher allowances after the union filed a strike notice.
- On Friday, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1928 ratified a new contract with Nova Scotia Power Inc., averting a potential strike by the utility's unionized workforce.
- Union members approved the contract after filing a 48-hour strike notice on Monday, following two months of negotiations with the Emera Inc.-owned utility.
- The three-year agreement includes a $1,000 signing bonus for eligible employees and a four per cent annual wage increase, plus improved travel allowances.
- Union business manager James Sponagle thanked members, saying, "Thank you for voting in favour of the tentative agreement, showing incredible unity strength and commitment to our shared future values."
- Nova Scotia Power stated the agreement balances customer affordability with fairness for its nearly 1,000 workers, including engineers, technicians, and inspectors.
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N.S. electrical workers approve tentative contract, averting utility strike
HALIFAX - The union representing 1,000 electrical workers at Nova Scotia Power Inc. has voted in favour of a new contract following a strike notice earlier this week.
·Toronto, Canada
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