The union representing library workers and school administrative assistants said its members can now vote on a tentative agreement and be guaranteed their jobs for at least the remainder of the school year.
CUPE says adjustments to agreement will ensure no layoffs for remainder of school year
Allyson McCormack · CBC News
· Posted: Feb 27, 2026 5:12 PM EST | Last Updated: 2 hours ago
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Theresa McAllister, president of Local 2745 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, said members can now vote on a new tentative agreement without the threat of layoffs. (Allyson McCormack/CBC)
Library workers and school administrative assistants in three school districts will be able to vote on a new tentative agreement next month, without the threat of layoffs, according to the union representing workers.
More than 100 library workers and school administrative assistants across were laid off or had their hours reduced last spring following budget cuts from the province.
A Labour Board ruling in July found the province violated its duty under labour laws to bargain in good faith, negotiating contracts knowing that layoffs were soon to follow,.
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