Unionized workers at Manitoba Public Insurance have rejected the latest offer made by the crown corporation and were slated to begin preparations last night for a potential strike.
According to MPI, their latest offer that was tabled earlier this week was for four years and included annual general wage increases of two percent, a one percent market adjustment on wages for about 75 percent of union members, and a proposal to enter voluntary binding arbitration to settle general wage increases.
But the MGEU says the offer falls far short of inflation, adding the top priority of their members is to negotiate wage increases that will help all members keep up with the cost of living.
No word yet from the union as to when a possible strike could begin.
The union represents 1,700 MPI employees across the province, including here in Dauphin.
They have been without a new contract since September of last year.
