Vanderhoof deal rejected, so workers threaten to strike

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The strike vote allows the union to give 72 hours’ notice before striking. Union members are responsible for maintaining roads and sidewalks, water and wastewater systems, parks and recreation facilities, snow clearing, and other essential municipal services.

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Middleton says the union does not want to use that mandate. “We don’t want to use that. We want to end this. If they would come back and just agree to what they bargained with, and that’s all.”

Mayor Kevin Moutray says the district has been working toward a resolution but is facing tight financial constraints. The closure of the Plateau sawmill has reduced the district’s budget by about 11 percent.

“We’re just looking to work towards a fair settlement,” said Moutray. “We want things to be good for the union. We also have to look out for the taxpayers.”

Moutray says there are contingency plans if workers go on strike. Essential services would continue, but some services would be paused. More details will be shared if needed.

Both sides say they hope to return to mediation and avoid a work stoppage.