November 11, 2009
Members of USW Local 9511,
Regarding: Results of Vote on Employer’s Final Offer and Press Release One
The Membership of USW Local 9511 has given a resounding NO to the Employer’s latest offer. A vote tally was conducted on November 11, 2009 and 78% voted against the Employer’s Final Offer that was presented to the Union on November 1, 2009.
There was an increase in the total number of ballots received from our Membership for this second “FINAL OFFER” the Employer presented. The 78% represents an increase of 4% above the Employer’s original “FINAL OFFER” vote.
After 12 weeks into this labour disruption/STRIKE, this sends a strong message to Serco DES Inc. (DRIVETEST) that our Membership is more determined to establish what is fair and right. We can only hope that they will finally LISTEN to their Employees, quit playing counter-productive games and negotiate a fair contract to get their Employees back to work. There must be change. The Bargaining Committee remains committed to obtaining a fair and equitable Collective Agreement for all our Members. The only way that we can effectively do this is with the continued support of the Membership. See you on the picket lines and remember we will last one day longer than the Employer.
Working in Solidarity,
Jim Young
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