The Factual Report on Corrections Negotiations
Issue 29 - March 11, 2002
“And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers.” - Samuel L. Jackson, Pulp Fiction
(Ezekiel 25:17)
Media blackout ordered
As of 7:30 p.m. on March 10, 2002, Mediator John Mather has ordered a media blackout. Talks continue.
The Corrections Bargaining Team asks that all locals continue to prepare for 12:01 a.m. on Mar. 13. It is also imperative that all locals have their communications links (phone trees, contact lists, etc.) in place and 100 per cent accurate. This is vital for both initiating and stopping actions.
P & P ‘Special Case’ presented
Wayne Pentland, a probation and parole officer from the Barrie office, came down to the OPS Bargaining Centre on Sat., Mar. 9. He presented the P&P Special Case to the Management Board negotiating team.
Wayne is the author of the P&P Special Case. He gave an inspirational presentation to the employer that argued for wage recovery, reclassification and respect for the professionalism of probation workers across the province.
The Corrections Bargaining Team thanks Wayne for his important contribution.
Essential Services arbitration awards
Some important arbitration decisions having impact across the province are available on the OPSEU website. Go to: http://www.opseu.org/ops/bargaining/corressential.htm
Corrections team members
Region 1: Jack Hopkins, L. 122
Region 2: Barry Scanlon, L. 230 (chair)
Region 3: Larry Cripps, L. 309
Region 4: Jim Bothwell, L. 467
Region 5: Dave Graves, L. 521 (vice-chair)
Region 6: Rick Dagenais, L. 642
Region 7: Len Mason, L. 737
You can reach the bargaining team at (416) 815-0284 or by e-mail at correctionsteam@opseu.org.
The Correct View is your only accurate source of Corrections Team information during this round of bargaining. If you don’t read it here, you can't be sure it's true. Don’t rely on gossip and rumours. We will provide the facts.
The Correct View will be available by fax, by e-mail, and on the OPSEU web site at www.opseu.org . To receive it directly, send your secure fax number to Lesley Williams at (416) 443-1762 or send your e-mail address to
lwilliams@opseu.org.
The Correct View is authorized for distribution by Barry Scanlon, chair, Corrections team, and Leah Casselman, president.
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