Reaching a fair negotiated settlement without a disruption can no longer be guaranteed
Winnipeg (19 Jan. 2007) - The Manitoba Government and General Employees' Union (MGEU/NUPGE) has accused management of refusing to bargain in good faith with negotiators for its colleges component.
When the union received a package of management proposals in late December, with a demand that it be put to members for an immediate vote, the union declined and responded in January with a set of proposals reflecting the concerns of workers.
The union offered to put its package to a vote. However, management at that point halted negotiations and went back to its original position for a vote on its demands without further negotiations.
"In other words, the colleges management negotiating team is refusing to bargain further in good faith with a view to achieving a collective agreement," the MGEU says in a statement posted on its website.
"The union committee is shocked, dismayed, and angered at this action. The committee has now scheduled a series of membership meetings to discuss the recent developments and seek support in undertaking whatever action may be necessary to induce the employer to return to the bargaining table," the union says.
"The union’s goal is to achieve a collective agreement without disrupting the service provided to students. However, given recent events, this cannot be guaranteed. Should such a disruption occur, it will be because college representatives, or the 'principals' they report to, remain unwilling to bargain in good faith to obtain a collective agreement."
Outstanding issues include wages and benefits, instructor workloads, family-related leave, intellectual property rights, staff development and parking rates. NUPGE
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