TORONTO – Workers at Fred Victor Centre, members of OPSEU Local 509, have reached a tentative agreement with the employer on a first contract just days before a March 26 strike deadline. The Local 509 bargaining team has recommended the contract be approved by the members.
“OPSEU is proud of the Fred Victor workers for reaching a deal,” said OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas. “After a long and difficult round of negotiations an agreement has been reached our members can be proud of.”
OPSEU will hold a ratification vote on April 2, 2012 from 10 a.m. – noon and 1:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the OPSEU Toronto Membership Centre, 31 Wellesley Street East. Information presentations on the details of the new contract will be held the same day at 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
A union general membership meeting that was to be held Sunday, March 25, 2012 has been cancelled.
Fred Victor Centre is a non-profit agency that provides a wide range of programs and housing support services to people experiencing homelessness.
More information:
Sean WIlson, OPSEU Negotiator 1-800-268-7376
Suham Khaledi, OPSEU local 509 President [email protected]