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Workers at Community Living Meaford receive strike mandate
June 25, 2012
A large majority of workers at Community Living Meaford (CLM)
have voted in favour of a strike should that action become necessary. A strike
vote was taken after talks stalled at conciliation on Tuesday, June 12, 2012.
The employer refused to consider a new contract based on the pattern that has
been set in the rest of Ontario. Workers have been without a contract since
March 31, 2010.
“There is no good reason for conciliation to have broken down,” said OPSEU
President, Warren (Smokey) Thomas. “These workers have waited a long time for a
new contract, and deserve fairness. They have their union’s full support as they
deal with this difficult employer.”
Deb Farrar, OPSEU Local President at CLM said: “Workers at Community Living
Meaford are simply asking that the employer value our work and the importance of
our contribution to the community. We are dedicated to serving the needs of the
people and families we support, and are only asking for respect and fairness.”
“Our members have given a strong message that they will do what it takes to
support our bargaining team and reach a resolution to this negotiating impasse,”
said Farrar.
“It is very frustrating that our employer refuses to acknowledge the established
province-wide pattern for developmental services workers contracts,” added
Farrar. “We believe that workers at Meaford are worth as much as others
providing the same services to their communities.”
Developmental Services workers at Community Living Meaford provide support to
people with disabilities in the Meaford area.
For more information:
Deb Farrar, OPSEU Local President at CLM: 519-599 2351
Lynne Easter-Froats, OPSEU staff negotiator: 519-657-8312
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