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Shelter Workers Reach Agreement With Leeds And Grenville Interval House SHARE ON: (Photo courtesy USW) A deal has been reached between the United Steelworkers Union and the Leeds and Grenville Interval House, ending a two-week strike. An agreement was ratified by the members of USW Local 8327 in an online vote on Monday. Kellie Hare is the Unit Chair for USW Local 8327, and she says the agreement comes as the Interval House announced a new board of directors. “What was certainly of concern is we had not had a raise in over 10 years,” Hare said. “I think only a couple people had receive...
Article content Striking workers at Leeds and Grenville Interval House have reached an agreement with management, bringing an end to a two-week work stoppage. The United Steelworkers union (USW) announced Tuesday it has agreed on a new collective agreement. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Members of USW Local 8327 ratified the deal in an online vote on Monday. The 20 workers, all women, are counsellors and front-line staff, providing services to both temporary residents and external clients trying to escape domestic violence, union officials added...
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