A tentative agreement was reached for the PG group. It provides for the following pay increases:
| 1. | May 1, 2004 | Add an increment to the top of each level. |
| 2. | May 1, 2004 | Drop the bottom step at levels 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. |
| 3. | May 1, 2004 | Increase rates of pay by 2.25%. |
| 4. | May 1, 2005 | Increase rates of pay by 2.4%. |
| 5. | May 1, 2006 | Increase rates of pay by 2.5%. |
Details of the other proposed changes to the agreement will be explained in the ratification package which will be sent out shortly.