Talks stalled as acrimonious Hamilton water plant strike drags into fifth week

Talks stalled as acrimonious Hamilton water plant strike drags into fifth week

The two sides met Friday without making any headway, says the union.

Counterclaims continue as Hamilton Water strike enters second month

The war of words between the City of Hamilton and the City’s Hamilton Ontario Water Employees Association (HOWEA) continues as the strike enters its second month. City Manager Marnie Cluckie issued a public statement this week outlining the city’s position in the dispute. She said the city is proposing a new wage schedule that would provide first-year increases of up to 6–10% for most employees, averaging 4.72% for HOWEA members per year over th…