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Support staff at the University of Saskatchewan have agreed to a new working agreement after going nearly four years without a contract.
Members of Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) 1975 voted 97 per cent in favour of a new collective agreement.
“We want to thank all of our members for staying strong and united through a difficult round of bargaining. The gains we made at the table would not have been possible without the strong strike mandate from our members, their ongoing support, and the positive essential services ruling on our behalf,” president of CUPE 1975, Craig Hannah, said in a news release.
The agreement avoids the possibility of a strike, a situation that arose in April when CUPE 1975 members began voicing frustration and organized meetings with the U of S board of governors to explore the previously outdated agreement.
Non-academic staff are represented by CUPE 1975. That includes: security guards, dental and medical assistants, custodians and a variety of technicians.
The union secured a number of improvements — from vacation provisions to pension plan changes — in the deal that expires on Dec. 31, 2020.
“Our members are the backbone of the University of Saskatchewan. We are happy we have reached a fair agreement and look forward to continuing our work at the university,” said Hannah.