Dear Volunteers,
As many of you may have read in the news, and/or seen in an informational picket at the Gallery, the AGO is facing a potential labour disruption. We want to take this opportunity to provide you with an update on our current situation.
The collective bargaining negotiations between AGO Management and OPSEU (the union representing many of our employees who work across the gallery) are ongoing.
A strike deadline has been set by OPSEU for Monday, March 25th, 12:01am (one minute after midnight). A negotiation meeting is planned for Sunday, March 24th as a means to avoid a potential strike/lockout. Both sides, Labour and Management, are committed to reaching a resolution, but in the event that a strike/lockout cannot be averted, plans are being developed.
On Monday, March 25th, we will provide all volunteers with an update, via email.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
Holly Procktor,
Coordinator, Volunteer Resources
Barbara Glaser, Volunteer President
Alain Graham, Chief, People Division (HR)