New collective agreement ratified

TORONTO , Nov. 12 /CNW/ - The Toronto Public Library Board is pleased that the recently negotiated 2009-2011 collective agreement between the Board and the Toronto Public Library Workers, Local 4948 CUPE has been ratified by both parties.

"We are pleased that we have reached a negotiated settlement with our new Local 4948," said Janet Davis , Chair, Employee and Labour Relations Committee, Toronto Public Library Board. "The contract is fair to our employees and achieves the bargaining objectives set by the Board. The agreement is also in line with recent City settlements and budget parameters. "

More details are available here. (http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/abo_boa_09nov09.jsp)

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