Well, shit.
The Greater Victoria Public Library will be closed as of February 17th -- Sunday -- as union employees are being locked out by the Library Board & Greater Victoria Labour Relations Board.*
This will not be a short-term lock-out, but will remain in effect until a collective agreement is reached. Which may be never, considering the GVLRA refuses to negotiate with the union.**
On the one hand, finally, this job action is rupturing like some horrible skin problem. On the other hand is messy business like food and rent.
* Labour Relations: "Hey, you, labour! I'm going to just hit you over the head with this shovel for the next hour, and there won't be any bargaining."
** Aren't I just an optimistic little monkey?
Comments (2)
Fuck! Disturbing on so many levels, my Ben. One, there's your livelihood, of course, but also, there's, well, you know, the future of the last truly democratic institution in the West. Geez. Keep me posted, please. And best of luck.
Posted by joy | February 14, 2008 1:02 AM
Posted on February 14, 2008 01:02
Don't worry, I'll be blogging extensively while on strike. I'm going to dig out my camera and photograph picketing and all that.
Posted by ben | February 14, 2008 9:01 AM
Posted on February 14, 2008 09:01