June 9, 2023

Dear Member;

In response to the many calls and comments regarding the additional pay grade adjustments and vacation hours for AMHSSE staff, IBEW would like to provide some commentary. This past week we were alerted that this supplemental compensation package was going to take place.  At that meeting, we understood the principal drivers revolved around attraction, retention, compression, and equity.  We asked the following questions:

• Was the project driven by management, or from what area of the corporation?
• Did the corporation seek approval from the compensation review committee (Broadway)?
• Can we expect the same principles to apply to ALL areas of the corporation?

I’ll share what was omitted from todays article (see below):

• Corporate Exempt (inclusive of MHPEA) will be receiving a Lump sum payment of 1.25% for 2023 in addition to what has already been scheduled.

While it is concerning that the corporation appears to be pre-occupied with catering to some groups while we are amidst bargaining and a strike mandate, it also demonstrates there may be some latitude to address compensation issues. Lets hope Manitoba Hydro can substantiate its commitment to achieving a fair deal (like it claims) and incorporate these principles into our bargaining.

In solidarity,

Business Manager
IBEW Local Union 2034

Subject: AMHSSE pay grade adjustment and vacation hours - Bulletin

HR, on behalf of our executives, is pleased to announce two changes for AMHSSE employees, which have been introduced to address internal pay equity, attraction and retention issues, and to recognize the contributions of staff.

Total Paygrade Adjustment

The executive team has approved a total paygrade adjustment of 1.5% for the AMHSSE salary ranges, effective March 30, 2023.  This change will increase the top end of your salary range by 1.5%, meaning you will now have additional opportunity to grow your salary through the performance evaluation process.

After implementing this year’s paygrade adjustment, pay grades in AMHSSE, CUPE and Corporate Exempt will be aligned.

Employees who were at their maximum before the paygrade adjustment and who had a performance review between March 30, 2023 and today will be eligible for retroactive pay, which will be processed on their July 20th, 2023pay.

Additional Vacation Hours

AMHSSE employees will have 15.84 hours of vacation added to their current year’s vacation allotment in recognition or the important role you played during labour stoppages.  You may cash out this additional time, use it for extra time off, or carry it over subject to existing clauses and limits outlined in the AMHSSE collective agreement.

You will see the additional vacation time in your Vacation Entitlement for the Current Year as of June 13, 2023.

If you have any questions or need more information, contact Total Rewards at totalrewards@hydro.mb.ca