AUPE gives update on Coaldale employee negotiations
The town of Coaldale and its workers are trying to hammer out a new contract, but there have been some speed bumps along the way because of recent municipal elections. At the beginning of October, town council received a new proposal from the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees but said any response should be handled by the newly elected council. Then on October 14, AUPE announced employees had filed an unfair labour practice complaint against the town, alleging a refusal to meet and continue negotiations in a timely manner.
BCN also contacted the mayor and other Coaldale officials for a status update on negotiations, but we have yet to receive a response.