The province and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union have ratified a new three-year deal.

It’s known as a “net-zero” agreement and remains consistent with the plan outlined by the government.

There’ll be no wage increases for the more than 35-thousand workers this year or next.

But, in 2016 there’ll be a 1.4 percent one-time lump sum payment – that the government says is not part of OPSEU’s base salaries.

Then there’s a 1.4 percent pay hike in 20-17.

Bargaining continues with the Correctional unit – on issues specific to that group.