Reena Staff Gear up for Ratification Vote
April 17, 2012
The
bargaining team for Reena OPSEU Local 554 secured a
tentative agreement with their employer late last
night, just days prior to an April 24 strike
deadline. The deal was signed with a Conciliation
Officer during mediation, setting the stage for a
ratification vote to be held tomorrow, Wednesday
April 18th from 11am to 6pm at the Wilson Membership
Centre.
The
bargaining team is unanimously recommending
acceptance of the agreement, calling it a “fair
deal”, one that reflects what other Developmental
Services Locals in the province have thus far
received.
While
the employer was clearly well-prepared in the face
of potential job action, so was the membership. The
members of Local 554 gave their bargaining team
overwhelming support and a mandate to negotiate a
fair deal during uncertain economic times.
Throughout negotiations, the parties discussed each
other’s issues openly, attempting to meet both the
needs of the members and of the organization. The
parties have both indicated that they intend to
continue with open communication and working to
maintain positive labour relations.
All
pertinent information for the ratification vote can
be found HERE (will include a link). Copies of the
MOS can also be obtained tomorrow at the information
session and vote.
