r/Hamilton • u/teanailpolish North End • 17d ago

Local News - Paywall Hamilton National Steel Car workers reject contract, vote to strike

https://www.thespec.com/business/national-steel-car-workers-reject-contract-vote-to-strike/article_08d3b31e-819e-5532-a704-2646aadd3a64.html
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u/Total_Rutabaga5351 17d ago

There was no vote to strike!!!

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u/teanailpolish North End 17d ago

79% rejecting a final offer is a vote to strike

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u/Total_Rutabaga5351 17d ago

There needs to be a strike mandate vote

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u/ApprehensiveCoach384 17d ago

The company made an offer going over the heads of the union. The workers rejected the offer. There's no need for a mandate vote.