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Workers at The Gathering Place Reach First-Ever Tentative Agreement
Workers at The Gathering Place Reach First-Ever Tentative Agreement
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ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After almost a year and a half of negotiating their first contract, workers at The Gathering Place, represented by CUPE 5478, have reached a tentative agreement with their employer. CUPE 5478 members unionized in October 2023.
Workers at The Gathering Place Reach First-Ever Tentative Agreement
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Details of the tentative agreement will not be shared until members have had the opportunity to review and ratify the terms, which will take place as soon as possible.
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CUPE
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