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New contract ratified at Windsor Salt, ends lengthy strike

CTV News has confirmed the first group of workers have turned down their contract.

A rally in support of Windsor Salt workers will be held in front of City Hall on Thursday. Hosted by Unifor, the rally will take place in the green space behind Windsor City Hall at 12 p.m.

Union members, politicians and the community came out Thursday for a rally outside Windsor City Hall in support of Windsor Salt Workers who have been on strike for more than four months.

A union representing striking Windsor Salt workers wants to see both sides return to the table after negotiations were halted last week in wake of an assault at the Ojibway mine.

Bill Wark, president of Unifor Local 1959, remains optimistic despite this week’s apparent setback. We still have faith were going to reach a fair and equitable collective agreement, he said.

It was eight weeks ago Friday that a labour dispute began at Windsor Salt – and it may be impacting those looking to pick up a box of locally-mined table salt.

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After protests and an appeal by strikers to Premier Ford and Windsors mayor, Windsor Salt and Unifor are returning to the bargaining table.

Unifor National President Lana Payne was in Windsor on Friday offering support to striking workers on the picket line at Windsor Salt.