Ready to resume negotiations

Users are frustrated by the loss of access to public computers in libraries. We sympathize. Library workers are frustrated by the failure of management’s negotiators to discuss fulfilling pay equity promises. A return to internet access is overdue, but so is pay equity.
Since Saanich has no apparent representative on the Greater Victoria Labor Relations Association, […]

Pay equity struggle continues

Frequently asked question: Is the strike over? Did you get what was coming to you?
Answer: No.
Question: No? Why not?
Answer: The management side, represented by the Greater Victoria Labour Relations Association (GVLRA), mistakenly claims that pay equity has been dealt with. Some small amounts were paid out in the past and they think that is enough. […]

Grievance filed

Last week CUPE 410 filed a grievance claiming that the employer violated the letter of understanding “when it failed to compare Library positions to equivalent positions at the City for job evaluation and pay equity purposes.” It calls for “all affected employees (to) receive full redress, including wages and benefits retroactive to April 1, 1993.” […]

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