April 17, 2008

The UFWW and Western administration bargaining teams met all day on Tuesday,

April 15 and Wednesday, April 16.  The mediator from the Public Employees

Relations Commission joined us on Tuesday but unfortunately became ill on

Wednesday and could not attend that session.


In these sessions, we made measurable progress toward a settlement.

However, major issues still remain, including workload, grievance

procedures, and compensation.


Mediation will resume for what both sides hope will be a final two days next

Thursday and Friday, April 24th and 25th.


Sincerely,


The UFWW Bargaining Team and Executive Committee


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