CSU 52 workers represent employees in places like Capital Power, Edmonton Public Library, EPCOR, Telus World of Science, rec centres, IT, 911 operators, permit processors and most other city services. A strike by CSU 52 members would have a huge impact on city services.

Lanny Chudyk who is CSU 52 president said his members have not had a wage increase in five years. After three days of mediation the union said it’s currently without a deal and the city’s team did not come to the table with the ability to negotiate a deal for City of Edmonton employees.