Officials say a tentative agreement has been reached between the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and the County of Simcoe.
According to both sides, the tentative deal was achieved on Friday, August 16 - before a Sunday, August 18, work stoppage deadline - meaning services will continue next week without interruption.
CUPE 5820 members, around 290, work for the county as office, technical and clerical workers, and social and children’s services workers.
According to the county's website, ratification is still needed by CUPE members and the County of Simcoe. Union members will vote on Thursday, August 22.
"Both parties have agreed that there will be NO strike or lockout prior to the ratification vote," county officials wrote.
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A previous tentative agreement was reached on Friday, August 2, with union members voting against that deal on Tuesday, August 6.
“We said from the beginning that this is about fairness for our members, and we believe this tentative agreement takes into account the valuable work and important services we provide to residents of Simcoe County,” said CUPE Local 5820 President Wendy Monsinger in a release on Friday.
“I’d like to thank the members of the public for their support in helping us reach this agreement.”
The county says they have not had a labour stoppage in more than 20 years.
