Local 500 bulletin update sent to members working at Assiniboine Park re: transition agreement
March 31, 2010 at 12:50 AM
As you are aware, over the past few years, the City of Winnipeg has been working towards a new governance model for the management and operation of Assiniboine Park.
On March 25th all employees working at Assiniboine Park were sent a memo from the City regarding target dates for the transfer of operations and staff to the new Conservancy.
Since the release of this memo, we have heard from many of our members who have concerns and questions regarding this transition.
Please be advised that there has been no formal transition agreement negotiated and these dates are only target dates – no staff moves will take effect until a formal transition agreement has been negotiated. The Union and the City will be meeting shortly to discuss this process in more detail. Our main task will be to agree to a Transition Agreement that meets the needs of our members and protects your rights and your Collective Agreement rights and benefits.
CUPE Local 500 will continue to communicate any additional information to you via bulletin and through workplace meetings. Please watch your bulletin boards for more updates.
In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact the Local 500 office or your unit president, should you have any questions or concerns.
In closing, I would like to thank you for your patience and support during this time.
In solidarity,
Mike Davidson
President
