( Victor Biro photo )York Regional Police officers have begun a work-to-rule campaign after negotiations between the union and the police services board came to a standstill last month. The contract for 2,200 members of the York Regional Police Association, which includes both sworn and civilian members, expired Dec. 31, 2015. After months of talks failed to achieve a settlement, the union asked the board to initiate a mediation process. The Police Services Act forbids police officers from striking or picketing, so the union is taking a more muted approach, said union president Todd Sepkowski in an email. The officers can also choose to take their two breaks, which are 45 minutes each, during their shift instead of skipping them, he said.

Source: thestar June 30, 2016 21:22 UTC