Representatives of the Children’s Aid Society of the District of Nipissing and Parry Sound and CUPE the union that represents its frontline, administrative and support workers will meet tomorrow (Thursday) in North Bay to attempt to resolve the labour dispute that began on December 23.

It is the first time that the Canadian Union of Public Employees and Nipissing and Parry Sound CAS have met since mediation talks broke off on December 20.

Gisèle Hébert, executive director of Nipissing and Parry Sound CAS says she looks forward to resuming negotiations to resolve the outstanding issues between the society and the union and getting the employees back at work.

CUPE national representative Fran Bélanger says their members are pleased to know that their union and their employer are back at the bargaining table.

She says they are eager to get back to doing the jobs that ensure the safety and well being of vulnerable children and youth in our communities.

Both sides say they will observe normal bargaining protocols and issue joint communications while talks are ongoing.

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