LATEST BARGAINING NEWS
Bargaining continued throughout October 2025, when discussions shifted from non-monetary to monetary items.
The next bargaining dates are scheduled for December 9 and 10, 2025.
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Overview of Bargaining So Far
In March, the Committee reached out to the employer to discuss the Essential Services Agreement (ESA). After discussions, it was determined there is no requirement to enter into an ESA for this round of bargaining.
Members of Canadian Base Operators - Local 449 had an opportunity to put forward their ideas and proposals for improving their collective agreement on January 9, 2025.
The Bargaining Committee then pulled these proposals together into a package.
The first bargaining meeting took place June 20, 2025, where packages were exchanged between the Bargaining Committee and the employer.
Negotiations continued on August 20, 2025, where non-monetary items were discussed.