Labour motion to start Thursday except new employment deal reached with Metropolis of Guelph
UPDATE: In response to strike discover issued on Tuesday afternoon, Stephen O’Brien, the town’s motion basic supervisor of human assets, supplied the next assertion on Wednesday morning.
“The town has been assembly with ATU on the bargaining desk each day since Thursday, October 31. We stay dedicated to the collective bargaining course of and are persevering with in direction of productive discussions with ATU. Our focus stays on working with ATU in direction of a efficiently bargained collective settlement.
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Metropolis transit customers could quickly need to make different journey plans, with a bus strike set to start on Thursday at midnight if a brand new employment deal isn’t reached earlier than then.
The labour motion, which was introduced by union officers by way of a Monday afternoon information launch, comes after contract negotiations between the Amalgamated Transit Union native 1189 and the Metropolis of Guelph broke down.
“We hope to reach a deal at the table this week and are prepared to continue bargaining at the table if the city comes prepared with a much better offer and no concessions. Otherwise, we must respect that our members, Guelph Transit workers, voted 99 per cent in favour of a strike if the city is not willing to negotiate a fair contract – and that’s what we will do,” mentioned ATU Native 1189 president Scott Bate within the launch. “We are giving advance notice to ensure our passengers have time to make alternate travel arrangements.”
The union native represents standard drivers, mobility drivers, utility cleaners who clear the buses, mechanics, those that order the components for the mechanics, those that repair the bus shelters – mainly everybody concerned in Guelph Transit moreover administrative workers and administration.
Final month after contract talks broke down, the union filed for a no-board report with the Ministry of Labour, organising a authorized strike place if negotiations aren’t profitable. Among the many key points are pay, a greater work atmosphere and improved work-life stability.
The union plans a “apply picket” in entrance of metropolis corridor from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Metropolis officers mentioned they might reply to a request for remark Tuesday morning.
