Bargaining Update - GSBC update #18

Strike vote set for May 8 - 12; employer’s offer explained

In Update #17 sent to you on Friday (April 18), your negotiating team committed to providing comprehensive details about the market adjustments proposed by the Government of Alberta (GOA).

Despite what the GOA has told you, it is important to note that these adjustments apply to only 36% of our members, not 70%. The table provided below compares the union’s wage position with what the government has proposed.

We firmly believe that all members need substantial wage increases to counteract the high inflation we have endured in recent years.

Read more about the employer offer Bargaining Update #18

Important telephone town halls

We will be holding telephone town halls at noon and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, and Thursday, May 1.

These will include an update on bargaining and a discussion about a strike vote. It is imperative that you attend at least one of these town halls. We will let you know soon how to take part in the town halls.

Strike vote

The strike vote will take place from May 8 – 12. We will explain the voting process closer to the date.  

It is critical that we get a strong vote in favour of striking to give us the mandate and leverage to reach a fair settlement.

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