The CEO of a network of public libraries in the Fraser Valley says it will not lock out its over 300 unionized employees this week after reaching a tentative deal.
On Tuesday, the Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL) reportedly issued a 72-hour lockout notice to CUPE 1698 members who work in library service roles across the region.
But in an update Thursday, FVRL CEO Scott Hargrove said the “last resort” has been avoided.
“We are extremely pleased to share the good news that we have reached a tentative agreement with the Union this morning for a renewed collective agreement, subject to ratification by the membership and by FVRL’s Board,” said Hargrove.
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He says the union has tentatively accepted a four-year term with a total wage increase of 13 per cent over four years, and agreed the parties will renegotiate the entire collective agreement in a matter of months.
1130 NewsRadio has reached out to the union for comment.