Municipal recreation staff in North Glengarry were on strike as of Friday, August 23.
According to a statement issued by the township, members of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 2 opted to exercise their legal right to strike.
This strike comes after mediated negotiations reached a standstill between the Township of North Glengarry and union representatives. Workers will be on strike until a collective agreement with agreed upon settlement terms can be reached.
The strike will not impact programs running at the Tim Hortons Dome, the HGMH pool, or the use of park grounds. Township recreation programs are unaffected by the strike and will continue as scheduled. Users who have reservations for activities or events in the North Glengarry Sports Palace, the Maxville & District Sports Complex, or the Sandfield Centre at Island Park that may be impacted for the next while have been contacted.
“The Township remains open to renewed talks and welcomes any opportunity for dialogue with union representatives,” North Glengarry Mayor Jamie MacDonald said in the statement.
“The goal has always been to reach a negotiated agreement and minimize disruption to our residents.”
The Township of North Glengarry will provide updates as negotiations continue.
