Metropolis staff nonetheless in strike place after try and return to the bargaining desk

Inside staff for the Metropolis of Prince Albert stay in strike place starting on Monday after an try and return to the bargaining desk was rejected by the Metropolis.

In an try to succeed in a deal earlier than a full withdrawal of companies, CUPE 882 submitted a brand new supply of settlement on Friday.

Union members have twice voted to reject the Metropolis’s supply of an 11 per cent wage improve over 4 years, with an additional .5 per cent for the lowest-paid staff. The union has countered with a 12 per cent improve.

“Based mostly on the restricted costing info offered by the Metropolis on Friday, the union lowered the financial prices of our proposal by decreasing further obligation pay and trip entitlements, and re-directing our wage enchancment proposal,” Mira Lewis, CUPE Nationwide Consultant mentioned in a launch.

In keeping with the Union that is the primary CUPE job motion in over 12 years, and the primary strike in CUPE Native 882’s 70-year historical past.

“We put ahead an inexpensive supply which we believed can be a very good place to begin for re-opening discussions,” Lewis added.

The Union was knowledgeable on Sunday afternoon that the employer rejected the brand new supply and nonetheless refused to barter.

“CUPE 882’s bargaining committee is prepared and prepared to sit down down on the desk and do the work wanted to succeed in a deal earlier than the strike deadline,” Lewis added.

“A deal can’t be reached with out either side speaking to one another.”

Staff on the Metropolis of Prince Albert have been working to rule since August 10 by refusing to coach administration, co-workers, and contractors and ignoring gown codes. The union gave discover that it plans to maneuver ahead with a full withdrawal of companies on September 11.

“Wages on the Metropolis of Prince Albert have stagnated. Lots of our members are barely making minimal wage,” Cara Stelmaschuk, Vice President of CUPE 882, mentioned.

“We all know that recruitment and retention are a problem for the town. Bettering wages and dealing situations is the one option to tackle this situation.”

Although the town has been saying their 11 per cent supply is one of the best in Saskatchewan, many municipal settlements have all been increased than the Metropolis of Prince Albert’s supply, together with the

City of Wakaw, City of Biggar, City of Watrous and the City of Kindersley.

On Sept. 7 In the event that they haven’t bargained by Monday, Lewis estimated 130 staff would go on strike. This contains staff at Metropolis Corridor, the EA Rawlinson Centre, Artwork Hauser Centre, Alfred Jenkins Fieldhouse, Frank J. Dunn Pool and the Arts Centre.

The Metropolis mentioned it’s assessing its operations and can present updates if CUPE 882 strikes ahead with a full strike.

“Our affords stands and we’re ready to signal the deal immediately if they’re,” Kiley Bear, director of company companies with the Metropolis mentioned on Sept. 7.

That is the primary CUPE job motion in over 12 years, and the primary strike in CUPE Native 882’s 70-year historical past.

-With information from Jayda Taylor/Day by day Herald