CUPE Local 1431

The goose and the gander

Robert DeVet — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:56:35 +0000

Why the Halifax Water talks broke down

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) - Last Thursday talks between Halifax Water and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) broke down.

Halifax Water back to the table

Robert DeVet — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 17:56:01 +0000

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) - Halifax Water workers and management are going back to bargaining table.

Halifax Water workers locked out for one month

Robert DeVet — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 01:00:33 +0000

Rally calls on Council to intervene

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) - It's been almost a month now since Halifax Water workers, members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), were locked out by management

Halifax Water picketer struck by truck

Robert DeVet — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 16:00:26 +0000

Workers believe untreated sewage released into harbour

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) - Yesterday an RST truck hit a locked-out Halifax Water worker at the Mill Cove waste water treatment facility in Bedford. RST is an Irving subsidiary.

Halifax Water security more combative as management challenges mount

Robert DeVet — Wed, 27 May 2015 16:07:41 +0000

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) - It's been a bit over a week since Halifax Water workers, members of the Canadan Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Locals 227 and 1431, started walking the picket lines.

“Elite strike security for image-conscious clients”

Robert DeVet — Thu, 21 May 2015 20:05:35 +0000

Halifax Water hires global security company

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) - Halifax Water has hired an Ontario security company specializing in strikes to keep a watchful eye on union members walking the picket lines.

Halifax Water pension battles and the hidden agenda

Robert DeVet — Sun, 17 May 2015 14:47:59 +0000

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) - When it comes to the Halifax Water looming work stoppage, it's important to get the story straight, says the the Canadian Union of

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Response of James Campbell, Halifax Water spokesperson

Large rally in support of Halifax Water workers at City Hall

Robert DeVet — Wed, 13 May 2015 15:25:03 +0000

KJIPUKTUK (HALIFAX) - About 250 people rallied at City Hall in Halifax yesterday in support of the Halifax Water workers who are in a fight with their employer over wages and pensions. A strike or lockout can occur at any time.

Op ed: Halifax Water increases revenue while short-changing workers

Robert DeVet — Mon, 11 May 2015 20:39:44 +0000

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) - Bargaining has broken down between Halifax Water and 330 CUPE members in two different locals.

Work stoppage at Halifax Water ever more likely

Robert DeVet — Sun, 10 May 2015 18:13:01 +0000

KJIPUKTUK (HALIFAX) - This Saturday unionized workers with Halifax Water Commission met at a Dartmouth hotel to prepare for a strike or lockout that could start any day now.

Halifax Water contract talks break down

Robert DeVet — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:20:11 +0000

CUPE workers could be off the job in May

KJIPUKTUK, (HALIFAX) - Contract talks between Halifax Water and CUPE have broken off, and a conciliator will file a report with the provincial Department of Labour probably this Friday, says Dave Dort, President of CUPE Local 227.