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Waterloo Region – A tentative agreement has been reached between the Region of Waterloo and CUPE Local 1883, representing inside workers.
Both parties worked hard and collaboratively to reach this tentative deal.
The details of the deal will be presented to both CUPE members and Regional Council for ratification over the coming weeks. 
As a result Regional services will not be impacted at this time.

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Waterloo Region – Starting tomorrow, it will be easier for residents to get a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Waterloo Region as appointments are no longer required. All public vaccination clinics will be accepting walk-ins for both first and second doses of the vaccine. Although members of the public still have the option of scheduling an appointment, walk-ins will be welcome as long as sufficient vaccine is available at the vaccination clinic.
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All staff at the Region of Waterloo provide critical work to the 630,000 residents of the region on a daily basis. This work is valued and appreciated.
Negotiations with CUPE Local 1883 and CUPE Local 5191 continue this week. 
The Region understands the potential impacts of a labour disruption on staff and their families. Should an agreement not be reached with CUPE Local 1883, the Region of Waterloo will not prohibit staff from crossing the picket line to work.  
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Waterloo Region – This week, the Waterloo Region Vaccine Distribution Task Force is continuing to work with partners and community groups to provide even more innovative opportunities for residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine. A new mobile vaccination bus will be bringing the vaccine to residents who have been unable to attend a public vaccination clinic, doctor’s office or local pharmacy for a first or second dose of the vaccine.
The mobile vaccination bus will...
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Waterloo Region – Negotiations continue with CUPE Local 1883 and CUPE Local 5191 and we are fully committed to reaching an agreement with both unions.
We value the work of all of our staff and the important role they serve in delivering and supporting programs and services across our organization each day. Our productive working relationships with bargaining units are essential in delivering these critical services. 
The Region of Waterloo has contingency...
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