The City of Brampton and the union representing thousands of its municipal workers have reached a tentative agreement.
On Tuesday night, Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown revealed the news, saying he’s pleased that an agreement has been signed with CUPE Local 831, pending both membership and council ratification.
“We’ve offered a fair, multi-year agreement, just like Mississauga’s, that truly recognizes the hard work and dedication of our City employees,” he wrote on X.
Great news #Brampton, I’m pleased that an agreement has been signed with @CUPE831, pending ratification, including a return to work protocol. We’ve offered a fair, multi-year agreement, just like Mississauga's, that truly recognizes the hard work and dedication of our City…
— Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownont) November 13, 2024
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In response, CUPE Local 831 says it is satisfied with the agreement.
“This development reflects our commitment to ensuring fair working conditions and recognition for your dedication,” the union said in a statement Tuesday.
As part of its agreement, the union says members will be compensated for the picket line shifts and are not required to return to work until the membership ratification has been completed. The ratification vote is scheduled to take place on Friday.
Since Nov. 7, city workers have been on the picket lines and impacting Brampton Transit service in the process, as many were blocking drivers from entering transit years.
If the agreement is ratified, all workers are expected to resume work for any shifts scheduled on Saturday, Nov. 16.
