Ontario Government Engineers Begin Work-to-Rule Action Over Pay Dispute

The engineers' job action could delay key infrastructure projects as they push for significant pay increases after 20 months without a contract.

Over 600 engineers and land surveyors employed by the Ontario government have started a work-to-rule campaign due to stalled contract negotiations.
The engineers are demanding a significant pay increase, citing wages that lag behind municipal counterparts by up to 50%.
The work-to-rule action involves refusing unpaid overtime and additional responsibilities, potentially impacting projects like Highway 413 and the Bradford Bypass.
Nihar Bhatt, president of the Professional Engineers Government of Ontario, highlights a recruitment and retention crisis due to low wages.
Negotiations between the engineers' union and the government are set to continue, with the next mediation session scheduled for October 18.