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Bishop Falls Municipal Workers Ratify Tentative Agreement

BISHOP FALLS, NL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After just a few days of bargaining, municipal workers from Bishop Falls, represented by CUPE 1349, have ratified a tentative agreement. This round of bargaining has brought forward increased work-life balance and wages, improved pensions, and better job security.

“I would like to recognize the collaborative and respectful approach the town has taken with the union in this round of bargaining,” said CUPE 1349 President Tammie Greening. “When willing to work together, all parties can come away from the table satisfied with an agreement that works for everyone.”

“This is what bargaining looks like when the union and the employer have good relationship,” commented CUPE Newfoundland and Labrador President Sherry Hillier. “It doesn’t have to be combative; it doesn’t have to lead to a strike or lockout. It can just be a true negotiation where both sides recognize the value of the work done, and the people who do it.”

CUPE 1349 represents municipal groups working in Bishop Falls, Grand-Falls Windsor, Botwood, Exploits Regional Services Board, and Norris Arm. With Bishop Falls negotiations concluded positively, they will now turn their attention to the other groups.

“I’m proud of this round of bargaining—of the work we did building support and how it was received at the table. I can only say I hope the rest of our bargaining goes just as smoothly,” finished Greening.

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Contacts

For more information, please contact:

Tammie Greening
CUPE 1349 President
709-486-6404

Mike Owens
CUPE National Representative
mowens@cupe.ca

Sherry Hillier
CUPE Newfoundland and Labrador President
709-765-2996

Taylor Johnston
CUPE Atlantic Communications
tjohnston@cupe.ca

Industry:

Canadian Union of Public Employees

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Contacts

For more information, please contact:

Tammie Greening
CUPE 1349 President
709-486-6404

Mike Owens
CUPE National Representative
mowens@cupe.ca

Sherry Hillier
CUPE Newfoundland and Labrador President
709-765-2996

Taylor Johnston
CUPE Atlantic Communications
tjohnston@cupe.ca

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