May 1, 2000 Tentative agreement makes real gains.  Includes link to Tentative Agreement.  
  

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April 26, 2000 
> Countdown begins: Strike preparation sends a message.  To download .pdf file, click here

.Apr 10, 2000  Summary Comparison of Union's and Employer's Position. pdf file - 10.65KB 

April 10, 2000*  Detailed positions of both parties at the OPAC bargaining table pdf file - 203.84KB 

Apr 14, 2000  Instant Advocate  
> Your bargaining team, backed by contact people in every office and the union's staff, is working on the logistics of running the April 19 strike vote.

Apr 10, 2000  -  Strike Vote Q & A 
                         Strike Vote Q & A pdf file - 59.81KB

Apr 10, 2000  Instant Advocate  
> Staff of the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation will take a strike vote April 19.

Apr 3, 2000  Instant Advocate  
> Bargaining at standstill

Issue 8.  March 15, 2000 
> Bargaining: It doesn't all happen at the table (.pdf file)

Issue 7.  March 7, 2000
> We have reached the critical stage of bargaining.  The issues in bargaining

Issue 6.  February 23, 2000.
> We're moving to conciliation. The "S" word...

Issue 5.  February 9, 2000.
> Bargaining: no news is good news.  The office shuffle.  Who cares about contract staff?

Issue 4.  December 22, 1999.
> One year after...  Employer must allow for union representation. What I want for a present: please Mr. Richards...  Keep in touch.

Issue 3.  November 12, 1999.
> Bargaining starts; Bob hits the road. Contract staff get nothing if OPAC has its way.  It's official:  We're a sector.

Issue 2.  October 29, 1999.
> A great employer?  Not yet... .  Back at the table Nov. 1.   Smart employers set up assistance programs. Help real people right now… the United Way.  Pension plans.

Issue 1.  September 20, 1999.
> Contract talks start September 30.  Wages and job security top list of demands.  Settling grievances.  We've come a long way.   Meet your bargaining team.