The union met with representatives of the Regional Health Authorities late last week and received an offer to settle the dispute concerning vacation for part time employees. The employer has agreed to arbitrate this issue, which was what the union proposed at the bargaining table in December. As a result, the strike set for May 14th has been postponed, pending ratification of the tentative agreement.

Ratification Meetings for HCSS

Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Dakota Motor Hotel
1105 St. Mary’s Road
Hidden Valley Room – 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tache (Ratified), St. Amant Centre Support (Ratified), Foyer Valade (Ratified), and Golden Links Lodge (Ratified)


Thursday, May 21, 2009
Canad Inn South
1824 Pembina Hwy
Ambassador E – 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sharon Home (Ratified), Convalescent Home (Ratified), Pan Am Clinic (Ratified), Victoria General Hospital Support (Ratified), Victoria General Hospital Lifeline (Ratified), Victoria General Hospital DSM (Re-scheduled)

Friday, May 22, 2009
Canad Inn Garden City
2100 McPhillips
Altos Restaurant – Room 4 – 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Fred Douglas (Ratified), Holy Family (Ratified)

Monday, May 25, 2009
Municipal Office – Ste. Rose du Lac
2:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Parkland HCSS (Ratified), Dr. Gendreau (Ratified), Ste Rose Hospital (Ratified)

Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Grandview Legion Hall
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Parkland HCSS (Ratified)

Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Chicken Delight – Roblin
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Parkland HCSS (Ratified)

Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Westwood Motor Inn – Swan River
1:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Parkland HCSS (Ratified)

Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Dauphin Rec Centre
1:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Parkland HCSS (Ratified)

Thursday, May 28, 2009
Chicken Chef – Steinbach
12:00 – 8:00 p.m.
South Eastman HCSS (Ratified), Villa Youville (Ratified)

Monday, June 1, 2009
Superior Inn – Beausejour
1055 Park Ave
1:00 – 8:00 p.m. 
North Eastman HCSS (Ratified)

Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Lac du Bonnet Community Centre
25 McArthur Ave
1:00 – 8:00 p.m.
North Eastman HCSS (Ratified)

Thursday, June 4, 2009
Smitty’s Restaurant – Winkler
777 Norquay Dr
2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Eden Mental Health Centre HCSS (Ratified)

For more information please contact the MGEU Resource Centre at 982-6438 or toll-free at 1-866-982-6438.