New Deal for Town Workers

Unionized employees with the town of Fort Frances have a new contract.

The 80 members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees ratified the deal Tuesday.

Workers will get a 3.5 per cent increase in pay over the course of the two-year agreement.

There are also improvements affecting part-time employees including a sick leave benefit plan and changes in vacation time for employees who worked as seasonal or part-time employees prior to gaining full-time employment with the Town.