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The Local served notice to bargain with the employer in late April of 2018. Preliminary talks took place regarding the timelines of the process. The Local made it quite clear we were willing to try and conclude bargaining before the expiration of the contract if the proposal(s) were acceptable in an attempt to help alleviate any possible problems with the Phoenix pay system caused by retroactive calculations. The Local’s position was duly noted.

More recently, the  National Steering Committee concluded a five-day meeting to review your proposals.  These proposals will be finalized and a formal package will be prepared when the negotiating team meets again in Ottawa from September 10^th to the 13^th  for more preparation and training.

The union’s and the employer’s proposals will be made public following the exchange with the employer currently scheduled for September 17^th, 2018., In addition to this, the parties are scheduled to meet on  October 22^nd to the 26^th  as part of the normal bargaining process.

Members can expect regular postings following each meeting with the employer.  The level of detail will vary depending on the meeting and progress of negotiations but rest assured the negotiating team will share what it can, when it can, as soon as it can.  And if anything is unclear, I encourage you to contact me. 

In solidarity,

Paul Cameron

Business Manager / Financial Secretary