The city and a labor union representing its blue-collar workers compromised and reached an agreement Tuesday under the guidance of a federal mediator, quickly ending a contract dispute.
AFSCME Local 449 Chairman Jerry Gebell said he couldn’t disclose details of the labor agreement, which must be approved by the Tucson City Council.
The union represents 792 city workers, including mechanics, custodians, groundskeepers and trade workers. About 310 are union members.
In a special meeting after work Monday, the members decided to request mediation, saying contract talks with the city had reached an impasse. The two sides had been in talks since January, and the labor agreement expired Sunday.
Contact reporter Becky Pallack at bpallack@tucson.com or 573-4346. On Twitter: @BeckyPallack
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