Kristine Jean

Southern Alberta Newspapers

An end to the long-standing Town of Coaldale lockout may soon be in sight.

In a virtual hearing on Oct. 21, the Alberta Labour Relations Board (ALRB) ruled in favour of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE), following an unfair labour practice complaint they made earlier this month, regarding the Town of Coaldale’s behaviour in their collective bargaining efforts.

The Alberta Labour Relations Board found the Town of Coaldale was in breach of the Labour Relations Code, specifically Section 60, which requires both parties to meet, act in good faith and make every reasonable effort to enter into a collective agreement.

On Oct. 10, employees with the Town of Coaldale, represented by AUPE, filed an unfair labour practice complaint agains

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