Thursday, February 1, 2018 Negotiations and the Wage Freeze - Manitoba Newsletters The Manitoba provincial government has passed the Public Services Sustainability Act. This Act outlines wage adjustments for employees paid with funding from the Manitoba government for four years as Year 1: 0% Year 2: 0% Year 3: +.75% Year 4: +1.5% CLAC has lobbied against this kind of approach, and the law has been passed but has not yet been enacted. There is also a legal challenge against this law, so it is possible that the wage freeze will not need to happen. Local 306 has four collective agreements up for negotiation in the next six months and we’re refining our strategies in light of wage freeze legislation. You might be interested in Strathcona Mechanical Workers Approve New Agreement with Wage and Scheduling Improvements 3 Jun 2026 Ready To Deliver 3 Jun 2026 The Miracle of Many Hands 2 Jun 2026 Velocity Mechanical Workers Secure New Contract with Wage and Benefit Improvements 1 Jun 2026