Dear Members,
Last week, we concluded another round of collective bargaining with the employer. The parties have worked hard to resolve most outstanding issues since we returned to the table in the fall. Our discussions are now centered on wages and other forms of compensation.
We recognize that for the last number of years, your wages have not kept up with inflation, especially for those who are at the top of their respective phase. Your Negotiating Committee’s key priority remains to bring forward a meaningful wage increase for all members, including those whose wages have “maxxed out” and are unable to receive economic adjustments under Article 11.3.
At our last meeting, we provided a comprehensive offer to resolve all outstanding matters, including seeking meaningful, fair and equitable wage increases for all members in all classifications. We are hopeful that when we return to the table in January, the employer will be in a position to reply to our comprehensive offer to resolve collective bargaining. In the meantime, your Negotiating Committee will be working to identify and communicate ways that you can get involved and show support as we continue to negotiate a fair deal on your behalf.
Your executive is also planning greater outreach and in-person meetings at each workplace. We know how important it is to hear from you, our members, about your working conditions and the priorities and direction of our union. If you wish to have us visit your workplace to provide an update on collective bargaining or anything else you might wish to discuss, please contact your Area Representative or call us at the office at (306) 966-7015.
Our union’s strength comes from the collective – our community, our diversity, our solidarity.
We wish all a peaceful and warm holiday season and hope you are able to spend some downtime with loved ones and/or find time for all the things you love. We look forward to connecting with you soon.
Your Negotiating Committee,
Alan Bohle
Ann Forget
Bryan Shain
Erwin Marbella
Jeff Theis