Sunday, March 1, 2009

Breaking News---Settlement reached for Corrections

The title pretty much says it all. Here is the initial news release from OPSEU.
N.B. I stress that this is a tentative agreement and I have received word that meetings are still ongoing.
Further details will be posted here immediately as we get them.



Bargaining 2008

Tentative settlement at Corrections table


March 1, 2009

The union and the OPS employer reached a tentative settlement at the Corrections bargaining table early Sunday morning,
March 1.

The team is unanimously recommending that members ratify the

settlement.

“This settlement reflects the hard work anddetermination of members

to protect our sick leave plan,” said team chair David Kerr. “Our

thanks to the members who helped us achieve it.

Kerr said any activities to support the team should be put on hold

pending ratification.

“We will get details of the settlement posted on the OPSEU website as

soon as possible. We encourage everyone to take the time to read it.

Locals will be organizing information and vote meetings very

soon,” Kerr said.

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