Tuesday, May 26, 2015
City of London
City Managers Prepared to Keep Services Operating during Work Stoppage
Despite a strike tomorrow by 750 inside workers represented by CUPE Local 101, City managers will work to keep most services up and running.
“We have been preparing a strike contingency plan for the last few weeks,” said Bill Coxhead, Managing Director of Parks and Recreation who is leading the City’s efforts to deal with the work stoppage. “Many managers will be redeployed from their normal duties to service areas that need them. There will be delays in some areas but we are committed to keeping things running as smoothly as possible.”
“Notwithstanding the challenges we face, I want residents to know that the City of London is ready,” said Mayor Matt Brown. “While we had hoped it would not be necessary, we have prepared for this unfortunate possibility.”
Services that will continue as normal during the work stoppage include emergency services, garbage collection and recycling, roadwork, recreational and spectrum programs, Ontario Works applications and benefits, marriage licences and ceremonies and many others.
Services that will operate at reduced service levels include Ontario Works employment services, planning and building applications, children’s services and office hours at some locations.
Information about City services can be found on the City’s website at London.ca.
Londoners can also call 519 661-4500 for more information.
Media Contact:
Rob Paynter
Director of Communications
519-661-2500 ext. 4783 or 519-854-2873
rpaynter@london.ca
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