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Arbitrator ups nursing home pay.


KITCHENER -- Arbitrator arbitrator n. one who conducts an arbitration, and serves as a judge who conducts a "mini-trial," somewhat less formally than a court trial. In most cases the arbitraror is an attorney, either alone or as part of a panel.  Gordon Simmons has awarded unionized long term care workers at Hillside Manor Nursing Home wage increases and pay equity improvements ranging from 12 to 13 per cent over three years. The workers also won shift (afternoons and evenings) and weekend premiums. The contract covers the period from January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2005.

The 70 workers were represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE, French: Syndicat canadien de la fonction publique) is a Canadian trade union serving the public sector - although it has in recent years organized workplaces in the non-profit and para-public sector as well.  Local 424.1. The members include registered practical nurses, health care aides, housekeeping A set of instructions that are executed at the beginning of a program. It sets all counters and flags to their starting values and generally readies the program for execution. , dietary and laundry aides, cooks, activity aides and maintenance workers. Hillside Manor provides long-term care long-term care (LTC),
n the provision of medical, social, and personal care services on a recurring or continuing basis to persons with chronic physical or mental disorders.
 services to 90 residents.
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Title Annotation:HEALTH; Gordon Simmons; Hillside Manor Nursing Home
Publication:Community Action
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1CONT
Date:Jun 20, 2005
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