STATEMENT FROM ALOK MUKHERJEE, CHAIR
TORONTO POLICE SERVICES BOARD
This morning, the Interest Board of Arbitration issued an order concerning the renewal of the collective agreement for Toronto Police Service members represented by the Toronto Police Association (TPA). The order brings to a close a process that began some 13 months ago.
The Toronto Police Services Board would like to thank Arbitrator William Kaplan and the other members of the Interest Board of Arbitration for their hard work and efforts in resolving this matter.
The Arbitrator’s order settles the TPA collective agreements for 2008, 2009 and 2010 as follows:
o A cost increase of 9.9% over a three-year period (which due to staging is a 10.309% wage increase), from 2008-2010. By the end of 2010, a first class constable will earn $81,249.00 which will be $238 more than a first class constable from Peel Regional Police;
Establishment of a non-cumulative annual heath care spending account for retirees over the age of 65 and until they reach age 75, in the amount of $2500 for 2009, increasing to $3000 in 2010; and,
Minor improvements in a few other areas, such as vision care.
The order does not award Family Day as an additional benefit. However, for 2008 only, it provides one additional lieu day to full time members (or a part thereof for part-time members).
I am pleased that nothing in the order impedes the Chief of Police’s ability to effectively and efficiently manage the delivery of policing services.
The TPSB recognizes that this award comes at a time when the City of Toronto and the wider economy face challenges and uncertainty. The Toronto Police Services Board is satisfied that the Arbitrators’ award strikes a balance between improvements to the Collective Agreement and the current financial reality. The wage increase is consistent with the Board’s proposal of a 3% increase per year made to the Association in February of this year.
TORONTO POLICE SERVICES BOARD
This morning, the Interest Board of Arbitration issued an order concerning the renewal of the collective agreement for Toronto Police Service members represented by the Toronto Police Association (TPA). The order brings to a close a process that began some 13 months ago.
The Toronto Police Services Board would like to thank Arbitrator William Kaplan and the other members of the Interest Board of Arbitration for their hard work and efforts in resolving this matter.
The Arbitrator’s order settles the TPA collective agreements for 2008, 2009 and 2010 as follows:
o A cost increase of 9.9% over a three-year period (which due to staging is a 10.309% wage increase), from 2008-2010. By the end of 2010, a first class constable will earn $81,249.00 which will be $238 more than a first class constable from Peel Regional Police;
Establishment of a non-cumulative annual heath care spending account for retirees over the age of 65 and until they reach age 75, in the amount of $2500 for 2009, increasing to $3000 in 2010; and,
Minor improvements in a few other areas, such as vision care.
The order does not award Family Day as an additional benefit. However, for 2008 only, it provides one additional lieu day to full time members (or a part thereof for part-time members).
I am pleased that nothing in the order impedes the Chief of Police’s ability to effectively and efficiently manage the delivery of policing services.
The TPSB recognizes that this award comes at a time when the City of Toronto and the wider economy face challenges and uncertainty. The Toronto Police Services Board is satisfied that the Arbitrators’ award strikes a balance between improvements to the Collective Agreement and the current financial reality. The wage increase is consistent with the Board’s proposal of a 3% increase per year made to the Association in February of this year.
