With just weeks to go on the existing collective agreement, Falconbridge Kidd Creek workers in Timmins, CAW Local 599, will vote on a strike mandate Sept. 17 and 18.
The union negotiating team updated members on talks during an information meeting at the McIntyre Arena. Among the union's issues are seniority rights, payment for knowledge, 60-hour work weeks, benefits, and the use of casual, temporary and contract workers and trades.
Talks were scheduled to resume on Sept. 16 and continue every day until the collective bargaining agreement expires Sept. 30.
