TORONTO – The union representing employees at four contractors who service Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B) customers across Ontario says workers have voted for a strike mandate.
The Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada says some 600 employees who supply telephone and television service and installation for Rogers could strike on June 15.
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The union says the move by the workers comes after more than a year spent trying to negotiate a collective agreement.
The union says one of the key issues is that employees are paid on a piece-work system, which creates financial instability.
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It adds that other unresolved issues surround seniority and layoff and recall procedures.
The union says it will negotiate right up until the strike deadline and make every attempt to reach a settlement.
The contractors involved are Intek Communications Inc., Wirecomm Systems Inc., SC360 Markham Inc. and Dependable Home Tech Scarborough.
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