Labor Disruption Contingency Planning

Labor disruption contingency planning is a subject that is not always considered in the normal contingency planning cycle which typically focuses on disasters etc. However Labor disruption is, in some circumstances, more likely than some of the higher visibility disasters.

Labor disruption contingency planning - Toronto

In a recent article, I came across this snippet that Toronto was focusing on specifically:

"While we are ready to implement a contingency plan in the event of a labor disruption, we remain positive that a settlement is very much a possibility. If a labor disruption occurs we will work to minimize the disruption to residents and business."

In the event of a labor disruption emergency medical services will continue. Police and fire are not affected by any labor disruption.

A public information campaign will take place to ensure residents are aware of changes to services.

The City of Toronto has been negotiating new agreements for several months with both CUPE Locals and requested the assistance of a conciliator early in the process to help both parties focus on the issues of greatest importance.

It seams that the possibility of labor disruption is so prevalent that there are permanent contingency plans in place now!