
June 1, 2005
Media blackout imposed
The Central and Corrections Bargaining Teams met with the mediator, William Kaplan, who will assist in negotiations. At the request of the mediator, both union teams and the employer reps have agreed that there will be a blackout on the reporting of any discussions, positions or possible resolutions of any bargaining matters
until the mediator decides otherwise.
A blackout is a regular practice in the bargaining process and is not intended to keep the membership in the dark. It allows both teams to continue their discussions on issues and prevents any disclosure of information that may jeopardize the team’s ability to negotiate.
Both teams appreciate the membership’s continued support as they move forward in getting a fair and respectable collective agreement.
Your OPSEU OPS bargaining teams
Central/Unified team:
Marg Simmons (Chair), Central Enforcement and
Renewal Committee
Linda Thibert, OPSEU Region 1
Doug Peebles, Region 2
Kathleen Demareski, Region 3
Rhéal Delaquis, Region 4
Paul Myers, Region 5
Eric Morin (Vice-Chair), Region 6
John Watson, Region 7
Bob Houston, Administrative category
Brian Chauvin, Corrections
Carl Thibodeau, Institutional & Health Care
Sandra Noad, Office Administration
Beth Anich, Office Administration
Ken Fraser, Technical/Operational & Maintenance
Moira Cowan, Unclassified members
centralubu@bellnet.ca
unclassified@bellnet.ca
Corrections team:
Jack Hopkins, OPSEU Region 1
Barry Scanlon (Chair), Region 2
Glenna Caldwell, Region 3
Robert Curran (Vice-Chair), Region 4
Dave Graves, Region 5
Joe Wright, Region 6
Len Mason, Region 7
corrections@bellnet.ca
The Source is your only accurate source of Central and Corrections bargaining team information. Do not rely on gossip and rumours. We will provide the facts. Your editors are Len Mason, Beth Anich and Moira Cowan. The Source is authorized for distribution by Barry Scanlon, chair,
Corrections Team, Marg Simmons, chair, Central Bargaining Team and Leah Casselman, president.
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