Hospital laundry workers vote to strike in Halifax
March 5th, 2010
Outstanding issues include wages, hours of work, sick leave, pensions, shift premiums and LTD benefits.
Halifax (5 March 2010) – Members of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU/NUPGE) who are employed in the union’s laundry services bargaining unit (Local 24) by Crothall Services Canada have voted 93% in favour of striking if necessary to reach a fair contract settlement.
The union says several key issues remain unresolved including wages, guaranteed hours of work, improved sick leave entitlement, establishing a pension plan, shift and weekend
premiums and better cost sharing of benefits and long-term disability (LTD) benefits.
Categories: Labour Disputes
