CTO unions start work to rule

EMPLOYEES of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation began a work to rule yesterday as their initial reaction to what they say was a breach of contract by management.

According to the unions Eykot and Oho-Sek, the CTO’s management has not yet implemented the existing collective agreement for the filling of vacant positions in the organisation.

The unions said that they have exhausted all procedures under the industrial relations code, and that stalemate has been reached.

They warn that there will be an escalation of measures from November 1 unless management complies with the existing collective agreement.

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