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Wages frozen until 1996 (Continued from page 1) without pay for each town employee ratify their agreements before th: “The public won’t see any changes in services they’re receiving,” he said Highlights of the agreement include: More importantly, Henderson said the reductions would be achieved without impacting on existing services and with no layoffs, with the excep- tion of some reductions which will be achieved through attrition. A municipal sectoral agreement was reached earlier this month, paving the way for local agreements to be achieved. The reduction represents a savings to the town of more than $738,000. Henderson said the town would benefit from a 20% reduction of its target by the province in 1993 and 1994 for reaching local agreements with its workforce prior to the Aug. lst deadline set out in the Social Contract legislation. He said nearly $1.2 million will be trimmed from the payroll in 1993 and an additional $1.47 million in each of the next two yeais. outside workers, and CUPE Local 1329, representing inside workers, as well as the town’s non-union groups representing town hall workers and library staff. D A three-day temporary leave Loveseat Chair available Full range ofsofas, loveseats, chairs. Sofas starting at $499. Great Country Camel Back Sofa JULY SALE 4205 Falrview SL, Burllngton 634-5298 Mom-Wed. 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Thurs.-Fri. 10:00 a.m.-9:00 pm Sat. 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Y FACTORY SHOE Family Owned and Operated Since 1977 QEW AT WINSTON CHURCHILL BLVD. 5%...“ ”mm 855-78] 7 Henderson expressed cautious optimism both unions representing fire fighters and transit workers will forego negotiated salary increases in each of 1994 and 1995. CAW 1256 will also forego the increases if its membership ratifies the agreement this week Under the agreement unionized workers, with the exception of fire fighters, will forego a 2% salary increase in 1993. Henderson explained the fire fighters were to get a 0% increase this year under their collective bargaining agreement. As well, a 0% salary increase had been budgeted for non-unionized staff in 1993. El Overtime reduction of $100,000 in each of 1994 and 1995. D Downsize through attrition. D Delay hiring of eight fire fighters until July 1994 for the Glen Abbey Fire Station. D No impact on those employees earning less than $30,000. El No impact on‘Pay Equity or Human Rights Code. without pay for each town employee ratify their agreements before the in 1993. deadline, and the town would not have El A pay freeze for each employee to resort to the fail-safe provision con- from June 14th, 1993 to March Slst, tained within the legislation. 1AA] El A pay freeze for each employee from June 14th, 1993 to March Slst, 1996. CUPE 1329 has already agreed to Stylish Bedroom Suite 2 only Beautiful Queen Sleigh Bed Includes: splat mirrot; dresser; complete bannister bed 1 night stand; Finished in black or cheny. Matching BR/PCIS available‘ Available in 6 finishes $599 $999 STORE HOURS: Mon-Wed. 10-8 Thurs. Fri. 109 mm 9-6 Flirvial 8L Ega- Harms) ms 3 Fire fighters were to vote on the agreement yesterday (Thursday), while transit workers had scheduled a ratification meeting for Sunday. “(Fire fighters and transit workers) aren’t delaying, it’s the only time they can get all their members together,” agreed Geri Zubyk, the town’s direc- tor of human resources. “We’ve had meetings going on. There’s a process which had to be fol- lowed. There was just no time,” she said. “We have a good package for tax- payers in terms of delivery and ser- vice,” she said. Asked why fire fighters and transit workers hadn’t ratified their agree- ments prior to the council meeting, Mulvale blamed the tight lime restric- tions imposed by the provincial gov- emment. “You’ll have all the answers when we have agreements,” she said. Mulvale said the town would have to examine the issue of how to deliver essential services, while still achieving the payroll reductions. Following the meeting, Mayor Ann Mulvale refused to speculate on whether the town would suspend ser- vices for three days to achieve the goals set out in its Social Contract plan, until fire fighters and transit workers had ratified the agreement. “We’re hopeful we’ll get ratifica- tion from the two unions and we won’t have to go to the fail-safe provi- sion,” he said. “We would consider that a failure on our part,” Henderson said Under the provisions, the province can impose up to 12 days leave with- out pay on public sector employees who haven’t reached a local agree- ment HAIR STYLISTS AND TANNING SPA After 30 years of hair dressing, my back has finally decided it’s time forarest! Although I gave it a good fight my back finally won! The doctor tells me that with rest and patience I’ll be back to work soon. Sorry for any inconvenience. See you soon. 845-7375 338 CHURCH (AT KLLAN)