Sask. potash workers ready to talk: union
The union representing about 500 workers at three Saskatoon-area potash mines says it wants to return to the bargaining table rather than go on strike.
The strike/lockout deadline came and went Friday, with neither the United Steelworkers union nor the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan taking any action, even though both are now in a legal position to do so.
A union spokesperson said starting Saturday unionized workers at the Allan, Cory and Patience Lake mines will refuse to work overtime.
Next week the union will consider rotating strikes at the three locations.
Wages, pensions, vacations and contracting out are the main issues in the labour dispute.
The union rejected the company's last offer and on Monday voted 96 per cent in favour of going on strike.
The Potash Corp. has not yet responded to the union's request to resume negotiations.
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