An agreement in principle on a new collective agreement has been reached between the City of Brampton and the union representing thousands of its workers on strike since Thursday.

In a social media post Tuesday evening, Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown said he was pleased an agreement had been reached with CUPE Local 831, including a return to work protocol.

Brown said the city offered a “fair, multi-year deal” similar to the offer made to CUPE members in Mississauga and one that “truly recognizes the hard work and dedication of our city employees.”

The agreement still needs to be ratified by union members and the city council.

CUPE Local 831, which represents approximately 1,200 municipal workers, said in a statement: “This development reflects our commitment to ensuring fair working conditions and recognition of your dedication. »

The union added that under the agreement, members will be paid for picket line changes and will not be required to return to work until the ratification vote, which is scheduled to take place Friday.

Wages have been the main issue in negotiations with the union, saying its members have fallen behind after being locked into a five-year deal.

Several municipal services, including Brampton Transit, have been affected since workers took to the picket lines last week.

Although transit operators are not part of CUPE, strikers blocked buses from leaving maintenance facilities, disrupting service for two days.