Brothers, Sisters, and Cousins.,
The Executive committee was on a ZOOM meeting with our National Director who told us that NEB has made the decision to NOT defy legislation.
That means that all picket lines are to come down as of 8am Tuesday December 17th, 2024.
Please let everyone know that if members were on a long term assignment as of December 14th, 2024, they are to return to that assignment.Everyone else is to report to their regular scheduled shift. If there are any issues with this, please contact the Local Union office.
Benefits are also available to all members as per the order.
On Behalf of Myself and the Local Executive we want to thank each and every member for the their hardwork,solidarity, and tenacity. The Executive realize this feels like a big blow right now but the amount of solidarity displayed over the last 4 plus weeks has been inspiring ! And this is not over by a long shot ! Everyone needs to hold their heads up high and continue the solidarity on the work floor.
I also want to thank the Local executive Committee for thier hours of extra work behind the scenes to help this Local strike effort run as well as it did.
The old collective agreement is in full force and effect. YOU ONLY NEED TO WORK 8 HOURS A DAY (if your full time), or WHATEVER YOUR SCHEDULED HOURS ARE (if your part time).
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the local office.
The Struggle Continues
In Solidarity
Mike Offord
President
Kitchener Local 560