CEP Contract Talks Stall

Thursday, June 05, 2008 02:57 PM

Vancouver, B.C. - Negotiations between the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union and Canfor Pulp Limited Partnership have stalled after two sessions of bargaining. CEP will be holding meetings with its membership over the next few days to seek direction.

"We are trying to negotiate an agreement that makes sense in these times," says CEP President Dave Coles.

CEP Western Region Administrative Vice-President Don Boucher praised members for their tireless efforts to try to move things forward. "They have rolled up their sleeves and are working very hard to get a collective agreement."

The negotiations with Canfor are intended to set the pattern for CEP bargaining in the Western region on behalf of 6,000 members who work in pulp, paper and converting mills. Negotiations began earlier this week.

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Posted by: Josey Wales on June 5 2008 7:08 PM

This could get ugly...
bad timing with what the city has been through lately,

the party re house prices is over

Posted by: Chester on June 5 2008 7:40 PM

It won't get ugly. Common sense will prevail during these difficult times. Both sides are acutely aware of the current situation. Nobody wants to be irresponsible or irrational while so few workers remain working. A strike, a walkout, a work to rule, a lockout, a shutdown or any other work stoppage would be devastating to everyone. I am expecting an agreement that everyone can live with and be content with. Chester

Posted by: YamaDooPolCat on June 5 2008 9:37 PM

Chester, lets hope there is no Buzz hargrove types in the CEP. In Ontario auto plant shutdowns and cut backs have no impact on that guy. It's on with the threats and demands as usual, no reality check in that union.

Posted by: lostfaith on June 5 2008 9:56 PM

It wasn't long ago that the uaw made major concessions to keep that truck plant running, then they shut it down.
After all they gave up I think they deserve to make a few threats and demands.

Posted by: govsux on June 6 2008 8:24 AM

What is a reasonable wage increase in these times? Prices are on the rise and the new BC caerbon tax is around the corner. Is that why the politicians gave themselves 30something % pay raises, not to mention their huge living away, per diem, and pension increases. So again I ask all you right leaning Lib lovers- What is a resonable pay increase in these times?

Posted by: Josey Wales on June 6 2008 9:09 AM

I'm on the inside and I disagree
with some of the comments above
The pulp mills in town here
are awash with profits now
yet seam hesitant to spread any of it around past the staff level.

If things continue on this path we will
see job action , it's just a matter
of how many pulp mills and how long.

Not good for our customer base or profits when pulp is so high

Posted by: Chester on June 6 2008 6:41 PM

So Josey, what drives prices of pulp? Demand? Supply? Currency? Or do you think that it comes down to corporate greed and profits? I am thankful that at least the Pulp mills are running and making a profit. Could be a heck of a lot worse. Chester