New five-year agreement for City of Corner Brook fire fighters

Labour Minister Anna Thistle, is pleased to announce that a new five-year collective agreement has been reached between the City of Corner Brook and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1222.

This new agreement, which is effective January 1, 2001 and expires December 31, 2005, was reached with the assistance of Cliff Wells, a mediator from the Department of Labour.

Minister Thistle congratulates the City of Corner Brook and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1222, on reaching this agreement. "This is the kind of cooperative relationship that leads to an effective and ongoing harmonious labour relations environment in our province's workplaces" she said.

Department of Labour officials are available at all times to support labour and business in the province through facilitation and mediation where the parties desire our assistance.

Media contact: Kathy Dicks-Peyton, Communications, (709) 729-1741.

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