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Negotiations between the City of Guelph and representatives of CUPE locals 241, (Outside) 973, (Inside) and 1946 (Library) ended early this morning, at which time union representatives informed the City of the local affiliated groups plan to begin a work stoppage, which will take effect at 12:01 a.m., Wednesday February 15th, 2006.
A work stoppage will affect a number of City services. A complete list of affected services is included in the attached backgrounder. City services such as Fire, Police and Transit and their respective unions, are not involved in this work stoppage. Essential services, such as water distribution and wastewater treatment will continue to be provided. Mayor Kate Quarrie advises, The City has full contingency plans in order to continue to provide some services to residents.
Residents are advised to visit the Citys Web site for updates on the work stoppage. The City will provide updates regarding this matter as they are available through the local media.
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For information contact:
Pauline Blais,
Director of Human Resources,
City of Guelph
(519) 993-6702
www.guelph.ca
Mayor Kate Quarrie announced today that the City of Guelph is taking all necessary measures to advise the public of potential service disruptions in the event of a work stoppage involving City workers.
The City and its 3 locals of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) are continuing to negotiate, and we are confident that a work stoppage can be avoided advised Mayor Quarrie. These locals represent 562 inside, outside and library workers. If talks are not successful, a work stoppage could be faced as early as 12:01 a.m., Sunday, February 12th, 2006, and City officials are taking the necessary steps to prepare.
City services such as Fire, Police and Transit and their respective unions, are not involved in this potential work stoppage. All essential services such as water distribution and wastewater treatment, will continue to operate with non-union personnel or private contractors. Non-essential services such as waste collection, recreation programs offered in City facilities and building inspection services will be suspended. Administrative offices will remain open to the public, but only limited services will be available. Mayor Quarrie committed to keeping the community informed of any disruption to services through media releases, recorded information and the Citys web site at guelph.ca.
We have always had an excellent working relationship with our employees, said Quarrie, and we are making every effort to reach a positive conclusion to these negotiations.
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