SGI says it is prepared for possibility of job action by its unionized workers

SGI’s unionized workers appear headed for some type of job action on July 7, after a meeting with SGI management on July 6 did not result in an agreement.About 1,500 workers at SGI have been without a contract for 18 months, according to CBC News. The Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union (COPE), Local 397, represents SGI’s unionized workers. The union has served its required 48-hour notice of its intention to start job action as of 5 p.m. on July 7. Job action could include a strike or a ban on overtime.SGI said it has a comprehensive plan in place to ensure customer needs are met in the event of job action.Specifically, SGI said its network of motor licence issuers and independent brokers will continue assisting customers with their licence issuing, vehicle registration and other insurance needs. “Brokerages and issuer offices are not SGI offices and would remain open in the event of job action,” SGI said in a press release.SGI also said it has online services that would remain available during any job action. “Customers can file auto claims at www.sgi.sk.ca with the Auto eClaim service,” SGI said in its release. “A number of transactions can also be done through many motor licence issuers’ Web sites or through the MySGI online service at www.sgi.sk.ca.”These transactions include renewing or cancelling registration and plate insurance, completing AutoPay declarations, updating personal information or paying receivables.