Niagara Falls, ON – On the evening of Monday, June 10, 2024, Niagara Parks and the OPSEU Parks Employees Local 217 union reached a tentative agreement, avoiding a potential labour disruption.
The tentative agreement is subject to ratification by the union and the Niagara Parks Commission. Niagara Parks operations will continue as normal without interruption.
The OPSEU Parks Employees Local 217 union comprises a majority of Niagara Parks employees across a multitude of sectors. Niagara Parks and OPSEU 217 have been engaged in labour negotiations since February 2024 with both sides respecting the collective bargaining process.
More information will be shared by Niagara Parks as it becomes available.
About Niagara Parks
Since its establishment in 1885, Niagara Parks has remained a self-financed agency of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, entrusted to preserve and protect the land surrounding Niagara Falls and the Niagara River. Today, Niagara Parks boasts gardens, a horticulture school, recreation, golf courses, restaurants, heritage and historic sites, gift shops and, of course, Niagara Falls. In short, natural landscapes, history, family fun, hiking, culinary delights, attractions and adventure.
For more information, please visit niagaraparks.com
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