TORONTO – While the Canadian Media Guild and CBC management talked all weekend long, resolving a couple of more minor issues, the ones that led to the ongoing lockout (contracting out and the job categories in which that’s allowed) remain on the table.
A union statement on Sunday seemed somewhat positive, saying, “(d)iscussions continue to be constructive. However, there are significant challenges ahead, particularly in negotiations on employment status and layoff and recall.”
The release put out by CBC management was a little more pessimistic.
“Although there were discussions today, nothing further has been agreed to since Saturday. We only reached agreement on one piece of language over the weekend,” says the CBC release.
“Unfortunately, there are approximately twenty issues still outstanding – including most of the significant issues, such as employment status, workforce adjustment, demonstrated occupational qualifications and job evaluation. In addition, there are outstanding issues where the Corporation has proposed status quo or better on items like annual leave, program managers and training and professional development, but our proposals have been rejected by the CMG.”
Talks continue Monday.
