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OSHAWA 170 striking workers with the Durham Catholic District School Board reached a tentative agreement on Sunday. The custodial and maintenance staff, represented by CUPE Local 218, have been on strike for two weeks.

A ratification vote has been scheduled for Monday evening.

CUPE represents 180,000 working women and men in Ontario, many of whom work for school boards, universities, hospitals and municipalities.

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For more information:
Lorraine Clarke, CUPE Local 218 Unit Chair,
905-922-7182 (cell)
Don Bryans, CUPE Local 218 President,
905-431-5811 (cell)
Linda Newman, CUPE National Representative,
905-706-9786 (cell)
Andrea Addario, CUPE Communications,
416-292-3999, ext. 240