October 29, 2014– Ottawa, Ontario – Employment and Social Development
The Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, expressed disappointment today when informed that Unifor served a 72-hour strike notice. The strike is scheduled to begin on October 31 at 12:15 p.m.
A mediator from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service is assisting the parties with negotiations. The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service provides dispute resolution and prevention assistance to trade unions and employers under the jurisdiction of the Canada Labour Code.
Andrew McGrath
Director of Communications
Office of the Hon. Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, P.C., O.Ont., M.P.
Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women
819-953-5646
andrew.mcgrath@labour-travail.gc.ca
Media Relations Office
Employment and Social Development Canada
819-994-5559
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