City of Windsor Ratifies CUPE Local 543 Collective Agreement

Windsor City Council met today to ratify the terms of a new three-year collective agreement with Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 543.

The tentative agreement must now be brought to a vote by the full union membership, which is anticipated to occur in early November.

Out of respect for the collective bargaining process, the terms of this tentative agreement will remain confidential at this time, as union leadership has not yet held information sessions for their membership.

The City of Windsor previously concluded successful negotiations with CUPE Local 82 earlier this year.

Quotes:

“I want to thank both negotiating teams for coming to a tentative agreement that recognizes the important contribution that our employees make to building our city up.” – Drew Dilkens, Windsor Mayor.

“Both sides came to the table with the intent to get a deal, and that’s what we’ve been able to deliver. It will still be up to the membership to decide, but today represents a positive step forward for labour relations at the City of Windsor.” – Onorio Colucci, Chief Administrative Officer (Acting).

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