Canada : Strike looms, talks continue
By John Boivin
The City of Kimberley and its workers have agreed on what essential services will continue in the event of a strike by its
Union and city officials met with a mediator Wednesday in efforts to reach a new agreement.
The two sides remain apart on issues ranging from hours of work language, to the loss of a job evaluation program and vacation provisions. However, the parties exchanged new proposals Wednesday, and talks continue.
The city asked for an essential services agreement to be settled several weeks ago to ensure some services would continue in event of a labour disruption.
Both sides have indicated they want to reach a settlement.
The union has a 99 per cent strike mandate if a deal cannot be reached.
The next round of mediation is scheduled for Aug. 9.