FREDERICTON – The Union representing the New Brunswick Community College Custodians, Correctional Officers and Human Services Counsellors and the provincial government have reached a tentative agreement.

"The tentative agreement will be presented to our members tomorrow and we will have a ratification vote,” said Louis Arseneau, President of CUPE Local 1251.

CUPE Local 1251 members have been on strike since January 10, 2008.  The main issue was wages.  Information about the agreement will not be released until the ratification vote is over.

CUPE 1251 represents 500 members.


For more information:

Louis Arseneau, President CUPE 1251
506-544-5912

Clifford Hay, CUPE National Representative
506-458-8059

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