Members,
As some of you may have seen, there was a posting on our web page for 4 permanent Steel Helper positions. The application for that posting closed on Dec 23/24. The company had not, nor still hasn’t posted the successful bidders as per Article 12.09 (a).
Today, the Union learned from Human Resources, that the company (without discussion with the Union) is going to be offering the positions to Junior applicants. As soon as we became aware of this, a group grievance was filed with the company.
It would appear that this company is using similar tactics as they did on the Tubular side in 2020. All the time being in the middle of negotiations and so close to our next dates the week of Jan 18/25. Their actions again are a solid reminder of the little respect shown to our members and the collective agreement.
In Solidarity