Kathleen Saylors

Clear Medical Imaging and the union representing workers are now back at the table in talks, both parties confirmed Thursday, amid a strike that has stretched on for nearly a month.&nbsp;

Workers at Clear Medical Imaging, a local company offering ultrasounds and X-rays, have been on strike since Oct. 25. In an update earlier this month, both parties accused the other of walking away from the table.&nbsp;

Ken Durocher, president of Unifor Local 2458,&nbsp;told CBC Windsor that "talks are progressing."

"That's good news to have them in a meeting together, and if it takes all night to get a deal, that's the goal of the union to get that deal down."

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Unifor represented employees at Clear Medical Imaging are on strike at locations in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent after negotiations for a collective agreement broke off. The CBC's Chris Ensing reports. 

Striking employees at Clear Medical Imaging stand outside the office on Ouellette Avenue on Friday. 

UNIFOR STRIKE

The union represents about 130 striking workers, including X-ray and ultrasound technologists as well as clerical and administrative staff. The company has 11 locations across Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent.&nbsp;

In a statement, the company said it was "pleased" that talks had resumed.&nbsp;

Talks break down between Clear Medical Imaging and union representing striking workers

Lana Payne, Unifor's national president says referred to the walk as "abrupt", adding that workers will not be returning until there's a deal.

Clear Medical Imaging unionized staff have been on strike in Chatham-Kent and Windsor-Essex since. Oct. 25, 2024.

Clear Medical Imaging

Clear Medical Imaging unionized staff have been on strike in Chatham-Kent and Windsor-Essex since Oct. 25, 2024.

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Penny Edwards says she was upset and cried the moment she found out her mammogram was postponed because of a strike at Clear Medical Imaging. After her initial appointment on Oct. 23 was pushed back because of an equipment issue at the clinic, the Essex, Ont., woman says it was rescheduled to Oct. 28 — then the strike ensued.

A group of people wearing red rain coats with the Unifor logo stand on the sidewalk in drizzling rain on a grey morning

About 130 employees of Clear Medical Imaging are on strike. The company represents X-ray and ultrasound technologists, clerical and administrative staff across 11 locations within Windsor, Chatham, Tecumseh, LaSalle and Essex.  

"We believe if both parties commit to working hard at the table, we will be able to achieve a deal that allows us to resume our critical health services for the patients of southwestern Ontario," the statement read.&nbsp;

The union has said that outstanding issues include wages, benefits, overtime and opposition to what they describe as outsourcing.&nbsp;

While workers have been on strike, other imaging clinics have extended their hours and appointments to keep up with what they say is a noticeable uptick in calls.&nbsp;

Talks have resumed between Unifor and Clear Medical Imaging. Workers have been on strike for nearly a month. 

Clear Medical Imaging, Unifor back at the table as strike nears a month

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