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XL Beef employees awaiting employer offer



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Published on October 9th, 2009
Published on October 9th, 2009
Staff ~ The Moose Jaw Times Herald RSS Feed
Topics :
United Food , Commercial Workers union , Times-Herald

 

As of Friday afternoon, Norm Neault, Local 1400 of the United Food and Commercial Workers union president, told the Times-Herald the union is still waiting to receive the latest offer from XL Foods during the ongoing XL Beef lock out.

Once the union receives the offer, Neault said he will take it to union members if it’s acceptable. Depending on the members’ vote, the offer will either be accepted or the union will try to work out some more details with the employer.

The next date for negotiations is set for Oct. 15.

 

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  • Username
    observer
    - October 14th, 2009 at 14:49:06

    This being the only story in this section for weeks, says a lot about the business environment in this community or should I say lack of!

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  • Username
    Just an Observation
    - October 13th, 2009 at 15:03:30

    I think its clear, XL has replaced MJ with Brooks. They do not need the union headaches and are prepared to move forward without all of you. You can all huddle around your makeshift fires and feed off one another for support as you walk the line but your smiles, as seen on the front page will quickly fade as the bills continue and Christmas approaches. Like all other labour disputes your cause will be forgottten in time. Most will move on, leaving only the hardcore to settle with what was on the table to start with. Its unfortunate that the people that negotiate these deals for you are the same people that continue to get paid as they sit in their warm offices. Its simple, get back at it or move on!

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    Jordan
    - October 10th, 2009 at 17:10:30

    I believe you're right there sparcky, last time I checked there were federal regs on how long you can be on the road...guess workplaces don't always follow the letter of the law...

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  • Username
    sparcky
    - October 10th, 2009 at 16:40:58

    I know there is a differance,am i wrong but is there not a federal labour law on how many hours of overtime in a day u can work.By the way thats 70 hrs in 5 to 6 days with no overtime yes i forgot i here it all the time alll we do is drive really no work involved.

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  • Username
    Confused
    - October 10th, 2009 at 14:53:45

    Dear Sparcky: There is a lot of difference between driving a semi long haul and putting in 70 hrs a week compared to working on a kill floor. These employees don't have a problems with working some overtime they just have problem with it being unlimited.

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  • Username
    sparcky
    - October 10th, 2009 at 11:27:48

    Time to get back to work could be worse roll back wage freeze close doors,have been there and done that.If overtime is a issue whats the problem,so you would put 60 hrs in six days big deal try driveing truck how about 70 hrs in six day with no over time.Im thinking be happy you have jobs!!!!

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  • Username
    Clara
    - October 9th, 2009 at 22:41:37

    Take a pay decrease and get back to work and help pay for that new Sewer line!

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    • Username
      MR TRUTH
      - October 10th, 2009 at 01:02:53

      What about the muiltiplex as well.....hang in there guys....

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    Stick
    - October 9th, 2009 at 22:21:19

    Is it getting cold outside? Quit listening to your Union reps - this is what got you no jobs!

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    • Username
      MR TRUTH
      - October 10th, 2009 at 01:01:31

      Stick yo sound like my dad, old, outdated and most of all OUT OF TOUCH......

  • Username
    MR TRUTH
    - October 9th, 2009 at 21:51:44

    Here's the offer - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT. This ownership is never going to be fair with you guys. Hang in there.

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    • Username
      dale
      - October 25th, 2009 at 17:41:59

      Unions are a waste of time and money... Mark my words. This plant will close and move else where becasue of the union...

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