Thursday, April 18, 2024

Burlington reaches tentative labour deals

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The city of Burlington appears to have avoided a transit strike.

The city announced last night that a tentative agreement has been reached with the transit workers in CUPE Local 2723. A ratification meeting will be held on July 5.

Earlier in the day a tentative agreement was also reached between the city and outside workers and arena/outdoor pool operators, represented by CUPE Local 44. A ratification meeting on that agreement will be held July 2.

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