October 25, 2002 Syl Apps Director Charles Rice told to "cease and desist" from threatening OPSEU members in a letter from the law firm retained by OPSEU. 
Previous Issues:
October 29, 2002 Back to the bargaining table Oct. 31. Maximizing pressure on Kinark. Drop by the strike trailer October 30. Peter Moore enjoys pay hike of nine percent since take over of Syl Apps: Your salary was cut by five per cent. Strategizing with our
colleagues in Simcoe.
October 26, 2002 Charles Rice told to "cease and desist". OPSEU can help with your creditors. OPSEU Y.O. facilities on board to help. Meet the bargaining team in the strike trailer, Oct. 30. Stay strong: we're all in this together. York Detention Centre votes OPSEU.
Member reminds Dawes about staff cuts in Treatment.
October 24, 2002 Don't fall for Kinark's bullying tactics: The threats and intimidation show we're having an impact.
Section 72 of the OLRA protects us.
October 22, 2002 Strike deadline is November 6. Strike headquarters will be across the street. Don't make an big purchases. Stay informed.
October 18, 2002 Kinark gets nasty --- We're ready for them. Don't believe the rumours. Don't let Kinark's rumours scare you. Strike pay information. Stay in the communications loop.
October 17, 2002 Members vote 84 per cent to strike. The pressure is now on. Kinark to improve its offer when conciliation resumes Oct. 31. We need your contact information. Sign up for strike benefits.Strike preparations to intensify.
October 15, 2002 Vote no to the employer's offer. Benefits slashed. Kinark can change benefits at any time. Wage increase is too low. Termination after two years .Schedule could be changed at whim.
October 11, 2002 Employer's final offer. Highlights of the final offer. Reject this offer. Presentation and vote meeting
October 2, 2002 Strike prep is underway as conciliation starts. Strike committees. Sticker solidarity a success. Bargaining update meeting on Oct. 16. Stewards’ training on health and safety
September 3, 2002 TIME FOR ACTION: Conciliation starts Oct. 8-9.
Carlson takes over as team chair
July 30, 2002 NEWS FLASH: Team applies for conciliation
July 19, 2002 Two issues left...but they are big ones.
February 7, 2002 Progress is slow, but we are moving. What are we bargaining for?
November 2001 Bargaining has begun.
What are we bargaining for?
October 4, 2001 We’re just about ready to
start talks. What are we bargaining for? Your Local 213 Bargaining Team
July 27, 2001 The demands are in. Time to sort out the info.
June
18, 2001 We’re aiming for a first class contract, Step 1. The
survey, Step 2. The meeting, And then what? Going to the table, Support
from OPSEU Communications, NBC - the other network, Give some thought to
your benefits
Local: 213
The Bargaining Unit:
150 members working for Syl Apps Youth Centre, a young offenders
facility recently divested from the Ontario Public Service. This is a
first contract with the new Broader Public Service employer.
Issues: Demand
setting has just started. As in any first contract situation, there are
a wide range of workplace issues to be discussed.
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