August 25, 2023 at 2:15 PM
Unifor and Perimeter Aviation opened talks on May 15, 2023 with a clear expectation to reach a new collective agreement for the membership.
The parties met on 7 different occasions with Unifor working towards the goal of obtaining a tentative agreement that could be brought back to the membership to ratify. The union had a mandate from the membership and we have been working hard to ensure that mandate is met. Unfortunately, at the end of yesterday’s meeting, it was clear that we were still far apart on many of the key issues that are of importance to the membership. As a result, Unifor will be filing for conciliation..
WHAT IS CONCILIATION?
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Unifor files a Notice of Dispute to the Federal Minister of Labour
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Minister will appoint a Federal Conciliation Officer within 15 days
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The Conciliator will meet with the Union and Employer over a 60-day period to facilitate negotiations
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The parties may agree to extend the conciliation period if negotiations are progressing
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The conciliator files a report to the Federal Minister of Labour once the conciliation period is complete
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The parties enter a 21-day “cooling off” and mediation period
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At the end of the 21 days if no agreement has been reached the Mediator will file an additional report with the Minister of Labour
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While in the conciliation and the “cooling off” mediation period, the Company may not lock out employees and the Union may not take strike action. Strike action is only ever taken as a very last resort and only after conditions (such as a strike vote and 72 hours advance notice) are met.
More information can be found via the following link.
WHAT IS CONCILIATION?
Filing for conciliation does not mark an end to our efforts. It demonstrates our commitment to negotiating the best possible deal for the membership. Once a conciliator is appointed, we will work to secure further dates to continue negotiations.
As your elected Bargaining Committee, we feel that requesting conciliation will help us move the bargaining process forward with the Employer. Your support and solidarity is imperative as we navigate through this process.
We will keep you informed as more information becomes available.
In Solidarity,
Your Unifor Bargaining Committee
Amy Coffman, Acting District Chairperson
Denise Cochrane, Assistant to the Local 2002 President
Tammy Moore, Unifor Local 2002 President
Carmen Ledarney, Unifor National Aerospace Director
For more information, please contact: Denise Cochrane, Assistant to the Local President
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