It’s back to work Monday for around 5,000 workers represented by Unifor at Saskatchewan Crowns like SaskEnergy, SaskTel and SaskPower.
A tentative agreement has been reached between the government and the union bringing an end to a 17-day strike. The union says ratification votes will be held later this month. Until that time, details of the new agreement will not be made public.
“Solidarity and the support from Unifor members at all six Crowns along with those who joined our picket lines from across the province were key to achieving this agreement,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. “I want to thank Ian Davidson, President, Unifor Local 649, Dave Kuntz, President, Unifor Local 1-S, Penny Matheson, President, Unifor Local 2-S and Doug Lang, President, Unifor Local 820 for showing tremendous resolve and leadership to stand together and fight back against the regressive Moe government mandate to achieve a fair collective agreement.”
17 day #SaskCrowns lockout – strike ends as tentative agreements reached for all six #SaskCrowns. Unifor wants to thank the members and the public for their incredible support. News Release:https://t.co/ZsnrOqhqhb #skpoli @PremierScottMoe pic.twitter.com/vEMlN1WTBf
— Unifor Canada (@UniforTheUnion) October 20, 2019
“These agreements were reached because dedicated teams were determined to achieve agreements that are fair and beneficial to both the employees and the corporations,” Crown Investments Corporation President and CEO Blair Swystun said. “On behalf of the leadership at each of the Crowns and CIC, thank you to the Crown bargaining teams and Unifor’s negotiators who have worked tirelessly to reach settlements.”