Civilian workers vote to end strike at Canadian Forces Base Kingston, union says – Kingston [Video]

After nearly 100 days on strike, civilian-military workers at Canadian Forces Base Kingston appear to be heading back to work

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) said Friday nearly 300 civilian military workers in Kingston, Ottawa, and Petawawa will return to their jobs after voting 71 per cent in favour during ratification votes.

Their role involves delivering food, recreation, community and financial planning services to military members and veterans.

According to the union, the settlement includes wage increases totalling 13.75 per cent over a three-year agreement ending in 2025, averaging 4.6 per cent per year.

“This settlement delivers important gains for our members after taking strike action for more than three months in the face of employer apathy, police intimidation, picket line violence, and the use of scab labour,” said PSAC national president Chris Aylward in a statement.

“That’s why our bargaining teams brought this offer to a vote – because …