The City of Edmonton and its more than 6,000 city workers who are members of Civic Service Union 52 have come to an impasse in their contract negotiations. City workers have not had a wage increase in the last five years so after the mandatory 14 day cooling off period the workers voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action. In response the City has offered workers a 7.25 per-cent wage increase and a commitment to hybrid work which they believe is a fair and equitable offer. The City has applied to the labour board for approval of a lockout which would dramatically affect many city departments and functions.