CUPE 4386 Says Corner Brook Council Rejects Latest Bargaining Offer

CUPE 4386 says its latest bargaining offer was rejected by city council following two days of negotiations, leaving the ongoing lockout unresolved.

In a statement, the union says its most recent offer was only $26,000 more than the proposal presented by the union over a four-year agreement.

The union says the difference amounts to approximately $540 per month across all employees over the four-year period, comparing that figure to less than three hours of ice rental revenue.

CUPE 4386 criticized the mayor and city council, saying they can no longer distance themselves from the lockout or claim they are not involved in the decision.

"This lockout could have ended today and the council voted no," the union said.