What a novel idea, the union is part of the solution. Too bad CUPE 416 does'nt see it this way.
CUPE accepts cut to help Bishop's Falls crunch
Thursday, November 1, 2007 | 4:13 PM NT
CBC News
Unionized workers employed by a central Newfoundland town have agreed to waive a no-layoff clause in their contract to help keep the local arena.
The Bishop's Falls arena has been closed while officials look for money to fix ice-making equipment.
The workers, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees, have agreed to voluntary cuts.
CUPE national representative Bob Matthews said the union is allowing one employee to take a voluntary layoff and another to take medical leave.
The Bishop's Falls town council said it needs between $60,000 and $100,000 for repairs.
Matthews said the union hopes the gesture will spur the Newfoundland and Labrador government to come forward with additional resources.
Instead we get this...
October 14, 2007
LOCAL 416 SUCCESSFUL AT ARBITRATION ON SUNDAY BRANCH CLOSURES
Local 416 is pleased to inform you that we won the arbitration launched on your behalf regarding the Sunday closures of branches. We argued at arbitration that this was an illegal layoff that violates our contract, and the grievance was upheld.