Unifor, the union representing over 4,000 workers at Saskatchewan Crown Corporations and another government agency, says an impasses has been reached in contract talks meaning a full-scale strike starts Friday.
A work-to-rule campaign started Monday with members refusing to work overtime and disregarding any of the company’s performance targets with the threat of the strike happening on Friday if no deal was reached.
Union president Jerry Dias says wages are the main sticking point and that increases need to be line with what Premier Moe received. MLAs in Saskatchewan received a 2.3 per cent wage increase in 2019.
Last month, Finance Minister Donna Harpauer said the government offer was five percent over five years.
Crowns are already making contingency plans.
SaskPower and SaskEnergy told us what their plans were earlier this week and this morning, SaskTel says all stores will be closed in the event of a labour disruption, and any changes to personal plans must be made online.
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The company adds they won’t be activating any new home services or transfer services during the strike, and will not activate any new business services with the exception of wireless.
