This week, the negotiating parties are continuing their discussions on critical issues outlined in the Collective Agreement proposal. The employer has submitted a second set of proposals in response to the framework outlined in the Collective Agreement proposal jointly submitted by the trade unions. Recent discussions have focused on training and educational programs, along with occupational health and safety, as outlined in Sections 7 and 8, with the objective of achieving mutual agreements on these critical areas.

As part of the negotiation process for these proposals, relevant teams have conducted comprehensive information sessions covering current projects, operational conditions, and ongoing improvement initiatives. This approach reinforces the collaborative efforts between the employer and trade union committees, facilitating meaningful progress towards an enhanced Collective Agreement. Additionally, the employer provided insights into the current implementation of the Collective Agreement, presenting key outcome metrics, a cost analysis, and updates on measures taken to improve working conditions.

Ongoing discussions are focused on base salaries, bonuses, and other incentives, with the goal of addressing these key components thoroughly and comprehensively.