On May 3rd, our Bargaining Committee met with WEG in the presence of a Ministry appointed conciliation officer. Progress continues to be slow.
Because we are now at the conciliation stage of the process, either party can request a no board report at any time. This would place us in a legal strike / lockout position within twenty days from the day the request is made.
There can be no labour dispute before our bargaining unit has had an opportunity to vote on a WEG offer. This is the law. In order to get the best offer we possibly can, it is vital that WEG knows that we support our Bargaining Committee.
We have meetings with WEG scheduled for May 17, 30, June 2, 7 and 9.
