Civil Service Bargaining Update: Arbitrator Calls All Parties Back To Civil Service Mediation-Arbitration
The Civil Service bargaining committee and employer have been called back to the negotiating table by Arbitrator Karen Hollett.
All parties are scheduled to meet with the arbitrator on Thursday, Sept 11.
This is a positive development and has the potential to create resolution ahead of the hearing dates scheduled for October.
Please monitor your email for any further updates.
UNC
Technical & Services:
Andrea Hancock, Local 480F, andrea_hancock@hotmail.com
Holly Martin, Local 17, hollym60@outlook.com
Professional:
Scott Hart, Local 8, givemeakisskenny@hotmail.com
Michelle Stonehouse, Local 3, michellestonehouse@eastlink.ca
Clerical:
Darlene Meehan, Local 4, bdarlenemeehan@gmail.com
Nicole Turple, Local 7, nicoleturple.park@gmail.com
Negotiators:
Nicole McKim, nmckim@nsgeu.ca
Dustin Rioux, drioux@nsgeu.ca
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