NEGOTIATION UPDATE: CITY OF PORT ALBERNI

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY,

After 2 long days at the table (Our committee and the employer spent an additional 10hrs yesterday), both sides have made productive gains but unfortunately, we are still stuck on a few important issues. We have asked for mediation and the Employer will get back to us sometime next week with an answer. We are committed to a fair and equitable deal for all our members.

In the interim, the OT BAN WILL CONTINUE AS IS.

If there is an emergency, our members will go out to remedy the situation asap with the union’s consent. So as before, the Employer is expected to notify the Union and we will dispatch the appropriate member(s) to deal with the situation.

Once again we thank you for your patience.

In Solidarity,

Stacy Watton

President CUPE Local 118

on behalf of the negotiating committee