Following an impasse reached between the union bargaining committee and company representatives on April 21, a conciliator has officially been appointed to help break the deadlock.

A Local 9 membership meeting is being scheduled to take place before official dates with the conciliator are secured.

Member solidarity and involvement is crucial as we move into this next phase.

The current collective agreement expired on Dec. 31, 2025, but all provisions remain in full effect until a new agreement is reached and ratified.

Background information is available here.