Add StudioX as a preferred source on GoogleThe Nova Scotia government and a union representing more than 5,000 school support workers have reached a tentative deal, ahead of a Monday strike deadline, Global News Halifax reports.
The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) says the tentative agreement follows 10 months of bargaining. The union says it addresses the concerns raised by its members.
Strike notice was filed Friday
CUPE had filed a strike notice on Friday. The notice committed its members to walking off the job on Monday unless an agreement was reached. The union said it was dissatisfied with the government’s wage offer.
The tentative deal was reached before that deadline arrived.
Who is covered
The union represents a wide range of people who keep schools running. They include:
- educational program assistants
- teaching assistants
- early childhood educators
- librarians
- bus drivers
- janitors
- cafeteria workers
The union also represents other school support staff.
What happens next
Details of the agreement are set to be presented to workers in the coming days.
Premier Tim Houston says school operations and programs across the province will go ahead as usual next week.
Source: Global News Halifax
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