The union representing hundreds of striking school support workers in Halifax has reached a tentative deal with their employer.
About 1,800 workers walked off the job almost five weeks ago to fight for better pay.
Two offers were presented on Friday, but reports suggest no new money was included in them.
Many of the workers are EPA’s, early childhood educators and staff who work with children with disabilities.
Specifics of the contract will not be made public until it is voted on. According to the Halifax Regional Centre for Education, results of the vote should be known on Sunday.
“If the members accept the agreement, all Pre-Primary children, and students who have not been able to safely attend school without EPAs at work, can return to school on Monday, June 19.” Executive Director Steven Gallagher explains.
All other unions in Nova Scotia accepted the original offer from their regional centres in April.
However, workers in Halifax did not feel it reflected the higher cost of living in the city compared to rural areas.