Scene: Cleveland Public Library, Employees Union reach deal to avoid strike

The Cleveland Scene reports that a deal was finalized between Cleveland Public Library and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 1199 negotiators. The deal, reached on the last scheduled day of negotiations, will prevent a strike that was set to begin on February 4th following an overwhelming vote by membership to authorize strike action.

The contract must still be ratified by membership at a vote scheduled for this coming Wednesday. No details of the contract have been made public yet.