Ottawa, ON – A tentative settlement on a new collective agreement for Carleton University’s administrative, technical and library staff was reached tonight between negotiating teams for Local 2424 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and the university.
CUPE 2424 will hold a ratification vote tomorrow (Tuesday), when approximately 850 members will vote on the tentative deal.
The union will not disclose details of the tentative settlement until members have had the opportunity to review its contents and vote on the agreement.
Members of CUPE 2424 went on strike on March 5 over the issue of pensions.
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For more information, contact
Jerrett Clark, President, CUPE 2424, 613-323-2436
Jacynthe Barbeau, CUPE National Representative, 819-351-2704
Mary Unan, CUPE Communications, 647-390-9839
