Here's some good news for the community.
Representatives of the local Children’s Aid Society and the union that represents its frontline, administrative and support workers will meet tomorrow (Thursday) in North Bay to try and resolve the labour dispute that began on December 23.
It is the first time that CUPE and CAS have met since mediation talks broke off on December 20.
“We look forward to resuming negotiations to resolve the outstanding issues between the society and the union and getting our employees back at work,” said Gisèle Hébert, executive director of Nipissing and Parry CAS in a joint news release.
CUPE national representative Fran Bélanger added, “CUPE members are pleased to know that their union and their employer are back at the bargaining table. They are eager to get back to doing the jobs that ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable children and youth in our communities.”
The lockout of CUPE members at Nipissing and Parry Sound CAS began December 23.