Negotiations continued on June 20th and 21st.  The groups met and made an effort to ensure all proposals were passed on and in each others hand for review. To date we’ve signed a handful of tentative agreements improving language in our collective agreement. However, there is still a long way to go before we reach a memorandum. Both parties are communicating, and discussions remain amicable.

We also discussed benefit packages and the LTD structure on Tuesday. With the LTD options presented to us, we’re now asking all members to fill out a 2nd survey concerning LTD so we can determine the outcome of this specific item. Members can use the QR code or the link below:

https://iamaw.checkboxonline.com/FINNING-LTD-SURVEY

Next week we expect to dive back into the wage package, pension and accommodation.

Your committee is thankful for your continued support. We will be meeting with Finning again on June 28th and 29th.

In Solidarity,

Your Bargaining Committee

Negotiations continued from May 16th to 20th. Traditionally our bargaining can take up to 10 months, usually involving mediation and in some instances, like last contract, a strike vote. In an attempt to break this cycle your committee decided to go right into wages, terms and big ticket items like LTD, sick time, overtime, vacation and flex benefits. Our monetary package took into account inflation, market conditions, forecasted workloads and Finning’s issues with recruitment and retention.

Finning’s counter can only be described as disappointing.

Our concern now is that this response will convert us back to the traditional, lengthy and unpredictable outcome.

Your committee thanks you all for your continued support. We will be meeting with Finning again on June 13th and 14th.