We have asked that the finial provincial sick time numbers be given to the union for review, as it is past the January 18th, 2010 date. We have also called for meeting dates, as we are sure there will need to be discussions around the numbers that are provided to the Union.
In the mean time the employer has indicated that they are holding overtime payments, following collective agreement language time lines of two months. The Union recommended that management continue paying overtime owed, at the very least at straight time, keeping the timetable for such payments as routine to prevent minimal disruption to those who work overtime.
The overtime numbers are going to have to be calculated regardless, keeping the straight time and half time separate should be a fairly easy exercise, at the very least easier than having to go back and calculating all the numbers at a later date, as we are sure that will create more issues.
We will keep the division informed as we progress.
In Solidarity, Corrections Division Executive