For the first time in their history Castlegar’s unionized city workers have served strike notice.
The 34 workers represented by CUPE local 2262 will be in a position to take job action effective Monday.
The union says the city refuses to get back to the bargaining table.
Job security is a major issue with the union unhappy about management being able to to the jobs of unionized workers across all departments.
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President of the local Leford Lafayette says strike action could include everything from a ban on overtime to a full-fledged walkout.
The workers are also asking for about a 2% annual wage increase – the city is offering an average 1.4%.