Nunavut Employees Union and Qulliq Energy Corporation started their second round of negotiations on March 22, 2011, both negotiation teams signed off on approximately 30 administrative issues that were proposed by the employer. The QEC negotiating team refused to discuss any of the union's proposals until the union presented their financial position. Notwithstanding the other Union monetary proposals that were already presented, the NEU negotiating team tabled a 5% wage increase per year for a 3 years collective agreement and a location allowance that would reflect the federal isolation post allowance.

QEC offered a monetary package that was non negotiable. The details of their proposal can be viewed in the attachment dated March 24.

NEU is in the process of filing for mediation with the Minister Responsible for Public Service Act under section 41.1 of the Nunavut Public Service Act.

As well, NEU is organizing a strike mandate vote for its members who work for Qulliq Energy Corporation.

More to follow.


QEC Bargaining Update #1 [ download .pdf ]