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ockout off but CLR still after cuts

“nstruction Labor Relations Associa- _ least next week before action could be taken Also this week, Building Trades Council _ tive to bargain realistically and reasonably.
On’t be in a position to impose a__ on a lockout, he said. president Roy Gautier slammed Labor “I am sure that most construction

tand unilaterally terminate contracts The overwhelming 95 per cent strike Minister Terry Segarty for his comments in _ workers deeply resent the minister of labor
i the Building Trades May 1, despite mandate given the Building Trades bargain- the legislature April 17, approving the telling them that they should accept sub-
stated threat to carry that policy out if ing committee to resist concessions is seen demand for cuts made by CLRA. stantial cuts in wages and conditions partic-
Ction unions don’t sign concession as a major factor in the CLRA decision to During debate on the Ministry of Labor __ ularly when the overall lack of construction
cements by April 30. hold off on its lockout threat, originally estimates, Segarty referred to the construc- activity in B.C. is largely the result of
But CLRA haa t backed off itsdemand madein a letter to Building Trades unions _‘ tion industry, noting that those working in government policies,” he said.
‘Weeping concessions, And the employ- in January. it “have a general recognition that they have

4ssociation was given tacit backing in : : outpriced themselves in the marketplace
letter, fi CLRA president Chuck . 3 S

Hgislature foritsstand by Labor Minis- yycVeigh, stated that agreements would be #41 hope that they will approach thenext | May Day Greetings
€try Segarty. unilaterally terminated on their expiry date set of collective bargaining negotiations

“CLR isc with the general realization that they have.”
ontinuing to take a hardnosed a g zation that they have. or peace
si pril 30 if no new agreement, incorporating tie : Pp
ion on contract concessions,” Carpen- the concessions, had been negotiated. He added: “It is my belief that once that

Vincial Council secretary Colin Snell set of negotiations has taken its course, they ;
‘ the Tribune April 30. Z Although contract talks last week — will come out ofit ina far more competitive and disarm ament

Snell said the contractors postponed focussedon individual trade issues, the talks —_ position than they are today. ..I know that

earlier this month to conduct a lock- are expected to go ae to the ea page it is in the interests of the unions and the

Ote and have still not held a ballot COvering all the trades “to see where the — companies that they. . sit down, recognize ni i

aba the 100-odd companies which still CLRA stands,” said Snell. the economy of today and negotiate collec- U ted Fishermen

Ye employees working. Even if CLRA “If the employers continue to take a _ tive agreements that will recognize the com- and Allied Workers

0 ee at its scheduled board meet- _ardnosed stand on cuts, then things could petitive factors that they’re facing in 1986.”

April 30 to move to a vote, it would be at move,” he said. Se a is ays panes oe Union, Local 15
ers “outrageous an

irresponsible,” warning that it could only i
have the effect of “reducing CLRA’s incen- N anente

MAY DAY GREETINGS |
from the executive and membership of the
i Vancouver United Transportation Union

May Day Greetings

for peace,

for unity,
for jobs,

(WITHA CABOOSE |
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4 Te United Transportation Union is proud
| to be an active member of organized labor.
_ The UTU appreciates the support of the
B.C. Federation of Labor, District Labor
Councils, Canadian Labor Congress and all

Nanaimo, Duncan & District Labor Council

CUPE Local 389

marks May Day, 1986
in celebration

| the brothers and sisters in helping the UTU ae ph the alacd
keep Canada’s railroads safe. standing together for

economic, social and
trade union rights.

MAY DAY GREETINGS

For a trade union | ;
common front in 1986 stick together...

to defend workers’ rights win together

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W\F
Wilh GY

— 100th Anniversary
_ May Day Greetings
| from >
Vancouver and District | | ee re ee
Labor Council _ Labour unity

Frank Kennedy the reality 4% HOSPITAL

Afi(3 EMPLOYEES’
Secretary-Treasurer eo eee

PACIFIC TRIBUNE, APRIL 30, 1986 ¢ 5