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Because of Bill 124, this was an extremely difficult, almost impossible round of bargaining. We refused to accept what the employer was offering, but through interest arbitration, We’ve achieved the maximum that Bill 124 allows. I want to thank all members for their patience and support throughout the entire bargaining process and for their solidarity...

Negotiations suspended For the second straight round of bargaining, negotiations between your correctional bargaining team and the employer have been stood down, as the “writ has dropped”. In other words, the government has dissolved the legislature and called an election. To be clear, the bargaining team has not chosen to suspend bargaining. Rather, the employer...

While meeting with the employer over the last few weeks, your team has received several emails from local presidents and members seeking a bargaining update. Download the pdf. We have prepared numerous non-monetary proposals based on the bargaining priorities established by the membership during the demand-set process. Unfortunately, the employer has been slow to respond...