Tentative Agreement Rejected

A tentative agreement was reached between the City of Prince Albert and CUPE Local 882 on September 26.  The membership voted to reject the agreement on Tuesday, October 17 and have once again requested the assistance of conciliator Kristin Anderson, Executive Director of Labour Relations. 

"The mandate of the City of Prince Albert has not changed. We cannot consider a proposal that comes at more cost to the taxpayer," said Kiley Bear, Director of Corporate Services. "Following the vote last night, we are considering our next steps. In the meantime we invite the union to submit a new proposal for our review."

Behaviour on the Picket Line

CUPE picketers continue to engage in disruptive behaviour and intimidation tactics directed at members of the public and City Management, particularly at the EA Rawlinson Centre and City Hall. Picketers are blocking vehicles from entering parking lots, blowing horns in the faces of seniors, posting derogatory signs and disturbing downtown businesses and customers by playing loud music and blowing horns non-stop.

Reporting Behaviour

CUPE Regional Office
If members of the public encounter bad behaviour from picketers they are encouraged to contact CUPE offices directly to report any issues of concern. This includes actions you consider threatening or intimidating or threaten your safety or security while attending facilities. 

Prince Albert Police
If members of the public encounter behaviour that violates the law, they can contact the Police non-emergency line at (306) 953-4222 or report it online. 

This includes violations of the Noise Bylaw or Mischief under the Criminal Code of Canada. 

CUPE 882 started job action on Monday September 11, 2023 with a full withdrawal of services impacting positions in recreation facilities and City Hall. For updates on the strike, please visit https://www.citypa.ca/en/living-in-our-community/strike-update.aspx

For media inquiries, please contact:

Kiley Bear
Director of Corporate Services
(306) 953-4367

Kevin Yates
HR Manager
(306) 953-4314