Potential strike of OPMC unionized employees: what's open

MONTREAL, May 25, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Following the strike notice by unionized employees of the Old Port of Montréal Corporation inc, here is additional information on activities at the Old Port and the Science Centre. Please note that the site of the Old Port and more than 70 shops and activities remain open.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 27- 29	Open / Closed
Old Port of Montréal and all activities of its partners	Open
Montréal Science Centre, Imax Telus Cinema and Neuron gift shop:	Closed
Food court, O'Quai Bistro and Van Houtte Cafe at the Science Centre	Open
King Edward Pier Parking	Open
Clock Tower Pier Parking	Open
Port d'Escale	Closed
Clock Tower Beach	Closed

Summary of proposals

• The Old Port of Montréal Corporation respects its employees and has offered wage increases of 9.5% over four years (taking into account the Quebec consumer index of 1.6%).
• No freeze or reduction has been requested by the employer.
• The proposal to unionized employees also includes the establishment of a joint committee to evaluate the overall compensation of its unionized employees in comparison to the market.
• Between the vote on Friday and the issuance of the strike notice, the union did not indicate its willingness to return to the negotiating table.
• The average salary of unionized employees at the OPMC is $17.09/hour.

The Old Port of Montréal Corporation inc. would like to resume negotiations with its unionized employees to reach an agreement satisfactory to both parties. The Corporation's management team is working at the same time to minimize the impact of a potential labour dispute on our operations, employees, customers and visitors.

SOURCE Old Port of Montréal Corporation

For further information: Sophie Morin, Director of Communications, Phone: [phone], [e-mail]