And while we met Tax Service Department employees outside the office - which made it look a whole lot like a walkout…the union says it was not a walkout per se, but instead they stood by in support, while they waited for GOB to bounce the ball into their court.
Jo -
"So that's why they walked out today and that was something that they did on their own. Correct?"
Dean Flowers, President, PSU
"Yes. The officers were fully aware that there would be a meeting today and they wanted to go greet us. I mean, we're, we're their bargaining agents. So it wasn't a walkout. All the public officers are entitled to a 15 minute break. And so it's not. I wouldn't consider it a walkout if it was a, what I call it, trust me, they won't have walked back in. So it was not a walkout. It was a meet and greet with the leadership team."
JO-
"So by when do you hope to come back to the negotiating table?"
Dean Flowers, President, PSU
"Unfortunately, I cannot speak on behalf of the Under-Secretary. The financial Secretary, nor the Ministry of Public Service, so I wouldn't know."
