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Two More Deals for Education Workers. Fort McMurray Workers Approve Deal.

EDMONTON, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tentative agreements were reached between the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), and the Parkland School Division and the Calgary Board of Education.

The agreements, like those negotiated in Edmonton and Fort McMurray, are all for a term ending in August 2028, and for a wage package higher than the original government ‘mandate.’

In Fort McMurray, CUPE members ratified collective agreements with both the Fort McMurray Public and Fort McMurray Catholic school districts. Workers expect to be back at work in both Fort McMurray districts on Wednesday.

CUPE 3550 members at Edmonton Public Schools will vote on their agreement on Wednesday. If the members accept the settlement, they will return to work on Thursday.

At the Calgary Board of Education, an electronic ratification vote will start tonight among members of CUPE Local 40, with results to be announced Wednesday evening. If members approve the agreement, they will be back to work on Friday.

At Parkland School District, an electronic ratification vote will start tonight among members of CUPE Local 5543, with results to be announced in the evening on Wednesday. If members approve the agreement, they will be back to work in schools on Thursday.

CUPE Alberta President Rory Gill said he was happy that more school districts are following the pattern set in Fort McMurray and Edmonton.

“Education support workers have shown great courage and determination,” said Gill. “I’m so happy for them that they have won the respect they deserve.”

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Lou Arab, Communications Representative
780.271.2722 | larab@cupe.ca

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780.271.2722 | larab@cupe.ca

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