The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has reached a tentative agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). The tentative agreement will extend CUPE’s seven current collective agreements until March 31, 2022 and is subject to ratification by CUPE’s approximately 3,700 members from across the province.

The Honourable Steve Crocker, President of Treasury Board will be available to media today (Tuesday, January 12) to discuss the tentative agreements at 3:00 p.m. in front of the House of Assembly, East Block, Confederation Building.

The agreement will extend to all aspects of the current collective agreement, with the exception of certain specific amendments. Amendments include a salary increase and a reduction to long-term financial liabilities through changes to post-employment benefits for new employees.

CUPE will present the tentative agreement to their membership in the coming weeks. Specific details on the changes to the current agreement will be released subject to successful ratification.

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“I am pleased this tentative agreement will provide workforce stability for the many CUPE members throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. As a government, our focus remains on improving the province’s fiscal situation while supporting the delivery of services.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister Responsible for the Treasury Board Secretariat

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