"They have third-party engineers who do inspections. Anyone can miss something.": Inspectors Guild
A week-long strike involving state safety inspectors , CNE Vehicle and Food Equipment Safety by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA).
"We want everyone to understand that all vehicles undergo safety checks. TSSA spokesperson Alexandra Campbell said:
Ex was ready to open Friday morning, en route vehicles were trucked, assembled, and assembled Monday afternoon.
TSSA The manager's team was performing duties normally performed by inspectors:
A small group of striking inspectors picketed at the entrance to Exhibition Place on Lakeshore Boulevard-Ontario Avenue.
The TSSA said it has 70% of its staff typically deployed to inspect vehicles.
If so, we won't allow you to ride," Campbell said.
About 170 inspectors, relatively new members of the Ontario Public Service Union (OPSEU), have been off work since July 21st.
They are concerned that not all necessary checks are performed.
"I just want people to understand that inspectors normally inspect all vehicles and food facilities before the CNE begins," said the head of the inspector's negotiation department. Corey Knipe said.
TSSA said it had rejected employee requests for a 20% pay increase over three years.
"Over time, things have deteriorated and become a bit corrosive on the inside. Inspectors just want to be treated like everyone else." Knipe said, adding that workers weren't trying to prevent Ex from returning after the pandemic hiatus.
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CNE officials continue to conduct multiple layers of safety checks to ensure a successful 18-day trade show.
"The CNE actually far exceeds the requirements because they additionally hire another secure third-party engineering firm to do the safety checks," he says. said Mr.
However, picketing workers say the presence of engineering is part of routine inspections, which include OPSEU inspectors.
"I know they said they have a third-party engineer coming in to do an inspection. Anyone could miss something," Knipe said.
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