Rounds – November 27, 2015
Economic Stability Dividend
Extra Pay Raise in 2016 for Residents!
To supplement the salary increases that were gained during the last round of bargaining, our Bargaining Team also negotiated for a GDP tie-in via the “Economic Stability Dividend”:
“Employees will receive a general wage increase (GWI) equal to one half (1/2) of any percentage gain in real GDP above forecast of the Economic Forecast Council for the relevant calendar year.”
– Section 3, MOA Re: Economic Stability Dividend
We are excited to announce that since our economy did better than expected last year, residents will be able to take advantage of the dividend and will receive an additional pay increase of 0.45% in February 2016. Read a news article here.
Pharmacare Coverage
Upcoming Events
The Ministry of Health wants your input on how to shape the future of the B.C. healthcare system.
The Advocacy Committee is hosting a focus group on December 3rd at 6:30pm at the RDBC office. Full details are available here.
The next RDBC Board Meeting is December 2nd at 6:30 pm. Interested Residents are always welcome to attend. Supper is provided. Please RSVP.
The next Transition Tuesday hosted by UBC is Tuesday December 1 from 6-7 pm at the PGME Dean’s Office Conference Room. The topic is employment contract negotiations. A light supper is provided at 5:30. Register here
Did you Know?
IAll residents are entitled to 5 days off between Dec 23 and Jan 3. The 5 days are made up of 3 stat lieu days and 2 weekend days.
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Trivia
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