If you are a member of the EC collective agreement, then you will be happy to know that there are new rates of pay in effect. These changes were negotiated by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Treasury Board of Canada.
The new collective agreement covers a wide range of employees within the EC classification, including economists, policy analysts, and social researchers, among others. The agreement includes a 2% increase in salaries over the three-year period, starting from 2018.
This means that if you are an EC employee who was at the bottom of the salary scale in 2018, you will see an increase of $1,650 over the three-year period. If you were at the top of the scale, you will see an increase of $2,700 over the same period.
The new rates of pay also mean that there will be a salary increase for employees who are currently at the maximum of the salary scale. This increase will be applied retroactively to April 1, 2018, and will be reflected in the next pay period.
Along with the salary increase, the new collective agreement also includes an increase in parental leave benefits. New parents will be able to take up to 93 weeks of combined maternity and parental leave, up from the previous 78 weeks. This change applies to both biological and adoptive parents.
Furthermore, the agreement includes a new provision for leave for victims of domestic violence. This leave will be available to employees who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence, and will provide up to 10 days of paid leave per calendar year.
Overall, the new collective agreement rates of pay are a positive step forward for EC employees. These changes reflect the value that these skilled professionals bring to the public service and ensure that they are adequately compensated for their work. If you are an EC employee, be sure to review the new rates of pay and other changes in the collective agreement to ensure that you are aware of your rights and benefits.