Gas Unions Strike in Ontario

[Admin]

Visit the CEP Local 975 web page Here

THE CANADIAN PRESS

TORONTO—Hundreds of Direct Energy workers have walked off the job after contract talks between the company and the union broke off.

CEP Local 975 called a strike just before midnight after it says the company threatened to impose work conditions.

The union says Direct Energy is pushing for "sweeping concessions," including wage cutbacks of up to 25 per cent.

Workers have been without a collective agreement for a year.

Direct Energy provides heating and cooling equipment services to more than one million customers in Ontario.

I hear Reliance might be next to strike.  TanklessHotWaterGuide.ca

Visit the CEP Local 1999 web site Here

[Admin]

"Service Experts Heating and Air Conditioning is committed to providing heating and air conditioning services to every homeowner effected by Direct Energy's workforce strike," said Tim Inch, Regional Vice President and General Manager.  "With much of Ontario experiencing a variety of weather possibilities, a heating system or air conditioning breakdown could be uncomfortable and in some situations, stressful or possibly unsafe.  Any interruption of heating or air conditioning can cause disruption. Our technicians have the highest certifications, and they're ready to respond to any calls for help while the strike is being resolved."

[99blacksi]

I'm sure most companies would like to offer their services to DE customers

[PeterT]

Had a customer today with a Amana furnace not working DE installed it in 2009. Bad board. He could not get anyone to come out. He called us and we looked after it or him. The funny thing is we have been told hands off to their customers. Just because they bought the whole franchise you think they own us lol.

[Admin]

CEP Local 1999 has started their strike just as CEP Local 975's strike has ended.  Visit their Facebook page Here