We met for three days with the employer this week to discuss monetary proposals. The employer gave us their proposal for wages, benefits and other key items and it wasn't good enough. We replied with a counter offer and we have more meetings with the employer set for August 30 & 31 where they will provide a full response to all our outstanding proposals.
We are still working on several non-monetary proposals however, we cannot agree on items that you've identified as priorities. This means that our fight for a fair contract is not over, and we may be asking you over the coming days to help us be clear on what we want in order to get a tentative agreement.
We've heard that management is telling you various things about bargaining and their proposals. We know that, because of this, many of you have questions about what is happening. We urge you to speak with representatives of your union who are on the bargaining committee or a steward if you have any questions about what managers are saying. We want to make sure you are fully informed and have accurate information about the bargaining process and about what potential job action would mean for you.
We'll keep you updated as talks progress.
In the meantime, let's do all we can to show Gateway that we are united and will do what it takes to get the fair wages, benefits and respect we deserve!
In Solidarity,
Your BCGEU Gateway Starlight Bargaining Committee
Wei Chen, Bargaining Committee Member
Jason Jones, Bargaining Committee Member
Shirley McMillan, Bargaining Committee Member
Michael Vyner, Bargaining Committee Member
Kim Howse, Staff Representative
Download PDF of notice here.
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