UPDATE: CUPE 4386 workers at the Corner Brook Civic Centre have been locked out. Last week, 95 percent of members voted to strike but held off until negotiations which started yesterday and continued at 11 a.m. this morning. This lasted no time and by noon the city issued a statement saying all activities at the centre are now paused until further notice. Meanwhile, ice activities were shut down before this past weekend.
EARLIER STORY:The City of Corner Brook and CUPE 4386 workers at the Civic Centre are back at the negotiation table today. Employees are in a legal strike position but held off for more talks, which started yesterday and continued into the evening. On Bayfm this morning, Mayor Linda Chaisson gave an update saying it’s positive and people are talking. Meantime, she stressed that non-ice related activities such as the walking track remain open for use.
CUPE 4386 put a statement on social media stating that while a tentative agreement was not reached they agreed to meet again in their continued hope to reach a fair deal for our members, and that they are still working.
