BlackburnNews.com file photo of the Windsor Public Library on Ouellette Ave., July 23, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)The Windsor Public Library board has ratified its new contract with unionized workers represented by CUPE Local 2067.1.
The four-year deal gives librarians, clerks, cataloguers, and operations staff a 1.25% wage increase each year until December 31, 2019.
"It was a challenging set of negotiations," says Board Chair Peter Frise. "We are mindful of a responsibility to the taxpayer as well as a responsibility to bargain a fair and equitable contract."
Members ratified it last week.
Environment Canada has ended a yellow rainfall warning for parts of Ontario.
Hanover Police Service arrested a trespasser and ended up seizing drugs from the accused after an incident on July 30.
The Jays opened their home series against the Cardinals with a win off another Dylan Cease gem.
Nine young volunteers aged 11 to 17 spent three days exploring and protecting the Lake Huron coastline during the Coastal Conservation Youth Corps' inaugural program in Grand Bend from July 21 to 23.
An no-swim advisory has been issued for Kelso Beach at Nawash Park heading into the long weekend
Wheat finished lower to end the week.
