Region of Waterloo delayed bargaining for more than a month, leaving just four days to reach a deal

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire Region of Waterloo delayed bargaining for more than a month, leaving just four days to reach a dealAuthor of the article:WATERLOO, ON — CUPE 1883 and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo will return to the bargaining table tomorrow with just four days remaining to reach a deal before a strike deadline of 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Bargaining was paused for more than a month while a key member of the Region’s management team was away on an extended vacation, leaving the parties with just four days – Tuesday through Friday – to resolve outstanding issues.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an Account“It’s deeply frustrating that we are in this position because the Region chose to delay bargaining for more than a month,” said Noelle Fletcher, president of CUPE 1883. “Our members have been ready to bargain. We could have used that time to work through the issues at the table. Now we’re in this unnecessary crunch, trying to resolve real challenges for workers and improve services for the community in just four days.”Outstanding issues include CUPE 1883 members’ proposals to create a stable environment for the sustainable delivery of public services, including greater employment security and stronger layoff language. The members’ proposals would help protect against harmful reductions in frontline staffing and service levels after years of attrition and cuts. The Region has rejected these proposals.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“Our communities are growing. The Region wants to be home to one million people by 2050. But responsible growth requires strong public services and that means investing in the workers who deliver those services,” said Fletcher. “Our members are asking for the job security and stability they need to continue delivering the services residents rely on. The Region should have been at the bargaining table weeks ago, showing residents and members that they understand the seriousness of the issues.”CUPE 1883 represents roughly 850 members who work across Waterloo Region in public health, housing, employment, children’s services, transit, water, planning, at the airport and in other essential services.“Our members want to stay at work and continue serving our communities. That requires a fair agreement that protects our work and the services residents rely on,” said Fletcher. “The Region had more than a month to move bargaining forward. We now have four days left. We expect the Region to show up tomorrow, bargain seriously and do everything possible to reach a fair deal.”View source version on businesswire.com: For more information, please contact: CUPE Communications RepresentativeThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.