Unifor, the union representing school bus drivers at First Student Canada in Owen Sound/Wiarton and Port Elgin/Kincardine has reached a tentative agreement with the company, averting a strike set to begin Thursday morning.

In a March 1 Unifor media release, Debbie Montgomery, President of Unifor Local 4268 said this was good news for drivers and parents. "Despite a difficult round of bargaining, the bargaining committees have secured a deal that improves wages and working conditions,” she said.

The bargaining committees representing members of Unifor Local 4268 are expected to present the deal to members for a vote the coming days.