Granby Zoo today filed a lockdown notice for its employees who are part of CSN. 130 union members voted in favor of a second strike order on Friday, this time for an indefinite general walkout, but decided not to start it.
Due to the lockout, union members will not return to work today even though they ended their last strike of 10 random strike days on Sunday.
Affected employees are veterinary and animal care technicians, naturalist interpreters, mechanics, carpenters and members of the zoo’s administrative staff.
Employees voted in favor of an indefinite walkout, but did not call for a strike.
Photo: Radio-Canada / Jeanne Trépanier
A. to confirm Consistency
In customer experience
President and CEO Paul Gosselin explained in an interview on the show Here is the information Granby Zoo couldn’t cope spectrum
Unlimited general strike on construction holidays. I wanted to ensure consistency not only in the experience we provide to our visitors, but also in the care given to the animals.
This care is currently being provided by administrators, Mr. Gosselin notes.
The zoo remains open as the strike is complete. Price reduction has been implemented for the duration of the lockdown.
People can fully enjoy the three parks which are water park, amusement park and zoo. without any disturbance.
The union expected change approach
According to Denis Beaudin, president of CSN in Estrie, union members had decided to return to work on Monday in the hope of changing attitudes at the negotiating table.
According to him, the fact that 91% of the members had a mandate for an indefinite general strike could have blocked the discussions. We’re not really surprised, but we’re very disappointed
Mr. Butin underlines.
What I sincerely hope is that there will be a real negotiation on the table.
Still Mr. According to Putin, the governing party submitted a final offer on Monday, July 22, but it was deemed unsatisfactory by members.
Plans may be delayed
If the labor dispute continues, Granby Zoo will have to postpone some projects, according to Paul Gosselin.
We have a full range of projects. “I went looking for grants in recent years,” he explained. If the conflict persists, I may have to make a decision to postpone or cancel some projects.
Of the 830 employees at the zoo, 130 are unionized.
