Unifor members at IMP Aerospace deliver strike mandate
by CM staff
Over 200 members cast ballots and asked the bargaining committee questions about the strike process at a meeting held in Waverley, NS, Monday evening.
National President Lana Payne, Atlantic Regional Director Jennifer Murray (both centre) stand with IMP Local 2215 bargaining committee and Unifor staff. (CNW Group/Unifor)
HALIFAX — Unifor members at IMP Aerospace delivered an unprecedented strike mandate of 97.6 per cent.
“The members at IMP are sending a clear message with this strike vote that they need to see real improvements,” said Lana Payne, Unifor National President. “The overwhelming support for a strike and support for their bargaining committee is important and shows these workers are ready to fight for a fair contract.”
Over 200 members cast ballots and asked the bargaining committee questions about the strike process at a meeting held in Waverley, NS, Monday evening.
“We told the company when we began negotiations that this time would be different,” said Kelly LeBlanc, President of Local 2215 at IMP. “We have set a deadline, initiated the conciliation process earlier in the game, and with this strike mandate we are demonstrating just how committed the membership is to obtaining a better deal.”
Negotiations with IMP in previous rounds have taken about six months or more. Bargaining began June 21 and the union filed for conciliation on July 20. Scheduled conciliation will continue this week. The deadline to reach a deal has been set for September 24, and then following a 21-day cooling period, the union or the employer can give 72-hours’ notice of a strike or lockout.
