CNW– SaskTel workers have given Unifor's bargaining team a strong mandate to take strike action if necessary.
“Our members have made their intentions very clear with this vote,” said Chris MacDonald, Unifor’s assistant to the national president. “They want a fair contract. And if an agreement can’t be reached, the bargaining committee now has the ability to call a strike.”
In discussions between both sides through the federal mediator, it has been agreed that no job action will occur pending the outcome of bargaining meetings scheduled for Aug. 12, 13, and 14.
“We insisted SaskTel put a monetary offer on the table and they have committed to doing that in August,” said Unifor Local 1S President Dave Kuntz. “We’re hopeful that an agreement can be reached and service disruptions to the public will be avoided.”
