The Canadian Press reaches tentative agreement with staff

The Canadian Media Guild, which represents workers at The Canadian Press, has announced that they have come to a tentative agreement on a new deal with the company.

The three-year deal will see across-the-board wage increases totaling 4 per cent over the lifetime of the agreement, beginning next year. It also includes a provision that will see employees to pay 25 per cent of the cost of health premiums and 100 per cent of LTD premium. 

The Canadian Media Guild, which represents workers at The Canadian Press, has announced that they have come to a tentative agreement on a new deal with the company.

The three-year deal will see across-the-board wage increases totaling 4 per cent over the lifetime of the agreement, beginning next year. It also includes a provision that will see employees to pay 25 per cent of the cost of health premiums and 100 per cent of LTD premium. 

A ratification vote will take place before the end of this month. 

Check out the announcement from the union as well as other parts of the deal here.