Media Statement: Town of Paradise Provides Update on Union Negotiations

The Town of Paradise has been involved in active negotiations for the past number of months with its bargaining unit (NAPE) for a new collective agreement. The Town has conducted good faith negotiations and made what it believes is a fair and equitable offer.

 

Despite the Town’s efforts to negotiate a settlement, including working with a conciliator, the bargaining unit has rejected all offers to date. This means the bargaining unit was in a position to conduct a strike vote with its membership which it held on Sunday, October 15, 2017. The Town has received noticed that the bargaining unit membership has voted in favour of a strike.

 

The bargaining unit has asked for both sides to return to conciliation and the Town of Paradise is in agreement to do so.  

 

At this time, all Town operations and programming are ongoing. 

 

The Town remains hopeful that a negotiated settlement can be reached and is committed to the collective bargaining process. 

 

The Town of Paradise will respect the collective bargaining process and at this time, will not provide further public comment.

 

Media Contact

Diane Keough, Communications Manager, Town of Paradise

709.782.2603 (office) or 709.769.4212 (cell)