NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF LOCAL 234

Good day readers.

Further to the posting in the workplace I am posting this update.
On May 14, 2009 at the Ontario Labour Relations Board a decision was made in the matter of File number 0476-09-U.
As directed to take all reasonable steps in bringing this decision to your attention please read the email sent to you by the employer and if you require a copy please ask me at work.

NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF LOCAL 234
Thursday, May 14, 2009

An emergency meeting of the steward body occurred today and we so advise the following:
1. The Crown in Right of Ontario has served OPSEU, Local 234 and the President of the Local by name to appear before the Labour Board tomorrow.

2. The Local Executive advises that any refusal by staff, in combination or in concert or in accordance with a common understanding, to slow down processing of inmates for court and / or refusal to work overtime is, in law, an unlawful strike.

3. We also advise that staff who engage in unlawful strike activity may be disciplined by the employer up to and including dismissal, subject to the grievance process and just cause provisions.


As such, I am advising the members to sign up for overtime if you so choose. I also advise that if you are able to notify anyone who is at home of this notice to please do so.

Finally, I advise the members to work in a safe and expeditious manner in day-to-day operations.

If a health and safety issue arises that is of imminent danger please advise your manager and follow the procedures as outlined in the Ontario Health and Safety Act.

In Solidarity,
Emidio Casullo.