February 21, 2008
PSAC Parks Canada Bargaining Unit
Negotiation breaks down: PSAC Parks team will apply for conciliation
Your Bargaining Team was disappointed, in this week of negotiations, by the employer's lack of understanding of the need to have meaningful negotiation on the priority issues. It is clear that the employer is not ready or willing to negotiate a collective agreement after their statement that all demands carry equal weight in terms of importance.
Your Team was also frustrated as the employer continuously focused on grammatical changes instead of the key issues such as:
- Seasonal and term employment
- No contracting out
- Wages
- The return to the National Joint Council
- No Zones
- Misuse of student program
The Bargaining Team unanimously agreed that it is left with no choice but to apply for conciliation to get the process back on track, with the goal of achieving a fair and just collective agreement that addresses all of the bargaining unit's priority issues.
For more information on Parks collective bargaining and to find out how you can participate in mobilization activities, please contact your Bargaining Team member, your local executive, or the PSAC local regional office, or visit our website.
We'll be sure to update as things progress.
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Date Modified : 2008/07/30
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