Fort Smith, N.W.T., municipal employees to strike
Union says town's 60 workers will be in strike position July 18
CBC News
Posted: Jul 12, 2012 6:31 PM CT
Last Updated: Jul 12, 2012 8:29 PM CT
The Town of Fort Smith's 60 employees will be in a strike position July 18. (CBC)
The union which represents the town workers in Fort Smith, N.W.T., said it served formal notice to strike after the town took a punitive stance against employees.
In a press release, the Union of Northern Workers said the two sides are at a standstill. It said the town forced its hand and employees will be in a strike position on July 18.
According to the union, the town agreed to an action that would protect casual employees, but only if the union accepted a lower wage increase.
Meanwhile, the Public Service Alliance of Canada is sending staff to the community to set up strike headquarters.
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