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Thunder Bay municipal workers will return to bargaining table with a strong strike mandate

3 December 2020
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THUNDER BAY, ON –/COMMUNITYWIRE/– CUPE Local 87, representing roughly 600 workers with the City of Thunder Bay, have armed their negotiating team with a strong strike mandate. Ninety-seven per cent (97%) of the members have voted in favour of job action if necessary, as the local prepares to return to bargaining next week.

The union has also requested the assistance of a provincially-appointed conciliator who will begin work with the parties on December 7th and 8th.

“We’ve only had a few days of talks with our employer to date,” said Dana Vacek, President of Local 87. “But they seem determined to provoke conflict. They are seeking cuts to our modest benefits plan, and coming after a number of basic collective agreement rights. We deliver quality public services in Thunder Bay every day. Our goal is to negotiate a fair deal for our members, and to keep delivering those services.”

“Throughout the pandemic, it’s been our goal to maintain vital services for the community,” said Vacek. “That continues to be our goal. The tone at the bargaining table has made us question the City’s commitment to reach a negotiated settlement with us, but we hope the assistance of a mediator will move things forward.”

CUPE Local 87 represents roughly 600 “inside” and “outside” workers with the City of Thunder Bay, including childcare workers, building inspectors, administrative workers, roads and parks workers, water and waste water workers, waste collectors, snow plow operators, and many more.

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For more information:

Dana Vacek, President, CUPE Local 87, 807-633-8631
Mike Walters, CUPE National Representative, 705-331-0512
Andrea Addario, CUPE National Communications, 416-738-4329

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