In the event that a tentative agreement can not be reached by the contract deadline of September 17, 2024 at 10:59 pm, Unit 1 of Unifor Local 88 will be in a legal strike position.
We need to be prepared for this scenario ahead of time. The Local 88 Strike Committee is asking for volunteers to be Strike Captains and Runners.
Completed application forms must be submitted by Tuesday September 10 , 2024 by 3:00 pm.
Sign up will also be available during regular business hours 7:00am to 3:00pm at the Offsite Union Office on a first come first served basis.
Picket Captains:
Duties of a Picket Captain
– Arrive at the line 15 minutes before the start of their shift to receive information from the previous picket captain. Stay on the line until the next Picket Captain arrives.
– Greet all picketers and solidarity pickets as they arrive. Pass on new information from the Executive or Strike Committee.
– Take attendance by completing the daily picket line roster – ensuring all members sign in and out and remain on duty for the duration of their shift.
– Provide leadership on the picket line and bolster the morale of picketers
-Assign tasks to picketers – leading chants, leafleting and talking to people in cars, pedestrians, taking pictures, keeping the area clean, etc.
– Identify key leaders on the line, and especially those who might be interested in getting more involved in other actions to support the strike or lockout.
– Confirm identity of any scab crossing the picket line.
– Communicate with police and security guards if necessary.
– Ensure the safety of picketers
– Make sure that someone cleans up the area around the picket line at the end of each shift.
– Pass on all forms to the next picket captain.
Runners:
Duties of a Runner
– Must begin shift on time and at the Union Office
– Pick up all packages from the office to be taken to Picket Captains at all 6 gates for the start of their shift.
– Check in at all gates during your shift to see if there is a need for coffee/water/donuts
– Empty any garbage containers that need to be cleaned out. It is important for us to keep our picket lines rubbish free when possible.
– Return all packages from the 6 gates and give them to office coordinator on your shift before you go home.
– Please drive courteously and safe at all times.
– Any other general duties as needed.