Eight CUPE locals from across Ontario, representing more than 1,110 LTC workers, have been fighting for higher wages, fair benefits, and better working conditions.

The tentative agreement, which must still be ratified by CUPE members in 109 bargaining units, restores many of the cuts made to education services earlier this year.

Survey of hospital cleaning staff from more than 60 hospitals across Ontario points to concerns that understaffing is leading to poorly cleaned areas.