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Tentative Agreement Reached at Villa Colombo Homes for the Aged
Tentative Agreement Reached at Villa Colombo Homes for the Aged
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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Negotiations between CUPE 5525 and Villa Colombo Homes for the Aged concluded Friday evening with the parties reaching a tentative agreement. The 10-week-old strike could come to an end as early as August 8th, pending ratification of the agreement by both parties.
The union has scheduled a ratification vote for August 5th.
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For more information, contact:
Bill Chalupiak
CUPE Communications Representative
wchalupiak@cupe.ca
416-707-1401
Canadian Union of Public Employees
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