Hastings County, OPSEU Local 496 Sign New Four-Year Contract

Hastings County, OPSEU Local 496 sign new four-year contract

Hastings County council and the union representing technical and clerical staff have a new four-year deal, with workers gaining raises and partial relief from some disability premiums.

Hastings County reaches new agreement with OPSEU Local 496

Hastings County has announced it has reached a collective agreement with the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 496. The agreement covers the period of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027. In a press release from Hastings County, among the highlights of the deal includes wage increases of 4% annually over three years, and a phased cost-sharing of long-term disability (LTD) premiums, shifting from 100% employee-paid to a 50/50 …

InQuinte.ca | Hastings County reaches new collective agreement with OPSEU Local 496

Hastings County is pleased to announce that a collective bargaining settlement has been reached with the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 496. The agreement, covering the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027, has now been ratified by both parties. OPSEU Local 496 represents approximately 140 full and part-time employees in the offices of Hastings County which includes clerical, professional and technical groups su…