(Kentville) Members of CUPE Local 4403 have voted 65% in favour of strike action. The main issue in the dispute is hours of work.
The town has offered a three-year contract with wage increases of 3% in each year. The union is asking for 4.5% in each year.
Local 4403 represents employees in Public Works, the Water Commission, Arena, Custodians and Parks and Rec. with the Town.
For information:
Alex Somerville, CUPE National Rep.
(902) 455-4180 (o)
John McCracken, CUPE Communications Rep.
(902) 455-4180 (o)