Nelson House personal care home workers end strike with 2-year deal – CBC

About 30 workers had been on strike since Nov. 28

Dec 15, 2016

The strike has ended at Nisichawayasihk Personal Care Home in Nelson House, Man.

On Nov. 28 about 30 Manitoba Government Employees Union (MGEU) workers walked off the job because they said they were not paid the same as other personal care home workers in Manitoba.

They had been pushing for better wages for six years, the union said. MGEU president Michelle Gawronsky said workers were paid 27 per cent, or $4 per hour, less than other employees with the same level of training.

“In the end, while the employer was not able to offer all we need to fully address the disparity, this new deal is a big step towards reaching equity,” said Gawronsky.

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