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CUPE, Government to get back to the table

HALIFAX, NS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Long term care workers represented by Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and government representatives have agreed to return to the bargaining table this afternoon, following 4 weeks of strike.

“We look forward to negotiating in good faith and reaching a deal that everyone can be happy with.”

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“We’re happy to hear that the government is willing to get back to the table,” said Long Term and Community Care Committee Chair Christa Sweeney. “We look forward to negotiating in good faith and reaching a deal that everyone can be happy with.”

CUPE and the government reached an impasse on March 24, and CUPE members have been on strike since April 13.

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Contacts

For more information, please contact:
Taylor Johnston
CUPE Atlantic Communications Representative
tjohnston@cupe.ca

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Contacts

For more information, please contact:
Taylor Johnston
CUPE Atlantic Communications Representative
tjohnston@cupe.ca

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