Library workers accept tentative deal
Posted March 30, 2012 6:51 am.
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TORONTO, Ont. – Toronto Public Library branches reopened, Friday, the day after library workers voted overwhelmingly to accept the city’s tentative agreement.
Maureen O’Reilly, president of CUPE Local 4948 Toronto Public Library Workers’ Union, made the announcement shortly after 9 p.m. Thursday.
“This signals clear approval of our commitment to defending quality jobs and services, even when with an assault on the people who work to keep our communities working,” said O’Reilly.
“I’m saddened that the library board chose to join this assault. But I’m proud of our members, our bargaining team, and the public for reminding them that Toronto loves its libraries — and that libraries work because we do.”
She added that no full-time positions will be converted to part-time, and that a modest number of full-time positions will be created across the length of the agreement.
Workers walked off the job on March 19.
Library users will not be charged late fees while the branches were closed and due dates will be extended two weeks.
