BRAMPTON, ON: — The City of Brampton has reached a tentative collective agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) 1573, which represents the City’s full-time unionized transit employees.The agreement is subject to a ratification vote by the union membership on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 and subsequently, final approval by Brampton City Council.“We are pleased that a negotiated settlement was achieved that meets the needs of employees, the Corporation and the residents we serve,” said Mayor Linda Jeffrey.Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1573 represents approximately 944 of the City’s Transit workers, including bus operators and mechanics.-30-The ninth-largest city in Canada, Brampton celebrates a diverse population that represents people from 209 distinct ethnic backgrounds who speak 89 different languages. Brampton residents and visitors have access to state-of-the-art recreation facilities and one of the fastest-growing transit systems in Canada. Opened in 2007, Brampton Civic Hospital is part of the William Osler Health System, which is one of the largest community hospitals in Canada. For more information, visit www.brampton.ca or follow @CityBrampton on Twitter.Mariann GordonDirector, Strategic CommunicationsCity of Brampton905.874.3623 | mariann.gordon@brampton.ca