Members of CUPE 2268 and CUPE 3730 have delivered a strong strike mandate, voting overwhelmingly in favour of strike action if necessary.
From 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 7 to 11 a.m. on Monday, February 9, members of both locals participated in a strike vote, with nearly 90% of those who voted in each local voting in favour.
“This result sends a clear and powerful message,” said Wayne Harriman, president of CUPE 3730. “Our members are united and prepared to take action to achieve a fair agreement that reflects the value of our work and addresses rising cost of living pressures.”
CUPE 2268 and CUPE 3730 remain committed to reaching a fair agreement and are prepared to return to the bargaining table at any time. However, the strike mandate highlights the seriousness of the outstanding issues and the urgency of reaching a fair deal.
“Our goal remains a fair agreement – not a strike,” said Teresa Hitchings, president of CUPE 2268. “This vote reflects how serious our members are about seeing these issues resolved.”
Neither local is currently in a legal strike position.
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