Weekly update

It' been a few days since I updated and many developments are in the works, namely:

• Locally, we are setting up the dates to go through the rollover agreement and disputes to sign off who is getting rolled over;
• A meeting is set to discuss overcrowding in the Ministry;
• The concerns arising from the threats against staff have been forwarded;
• Preliminary discussions are under way regarding staffing, new hires and overtime levels;
• Proposals have been tabled regarding the large area Vanier staff have to cover for their escorts and the time that it takes to return to the workplace from the hospitals; and,
• The bargaining teams are getting ready as they have been elected.

Many thanks to the stewards who have assisted in the above areas and we will keep you up to date as information comes out.

In solidarity, Emidio.