The Fog of Strikes

Since talks broke down between CUPE 15 and the City the picket rumour mill is in full swing:

• City of Vancouver will not consider the wages and benefits of the Richmond deal
• City of Vancouver attempted to force Richmond to stall accepting the 18.5% proposal
  
• Vancouver believed that the Richmond agreement would undercut Vancouver

News Media Report

• CUPE 15 requested between 21% - 30% wage increase over 5 years
• Jerry Dubrovolny is quoted that union requested 30% increase over 5 years