News Release

HRM and CUPE Local 108 (Outside Workers Union) Reach Tentative Agreement

(Friday, October 21, 2005) - The Halifax Regional Municipality and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 108 (outside workers who include streets and roads, parks, facility maintenance, waste water treatment and snow removal personnel) are pleased to announce that they have arrived at a tentative four year Collective Agreement.

Negotiations commenced about a year ago and have concluded with a tentative agreement.

No details will be released until Halifax Regional Council and the Union have ratified the Agreement.

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