October 7, 2005 Source: Acadia University:
http://www.acadiau.ca/whatsnew/newsrelease/2005/seiu_7oct.html Acadia University and SEIU reach tentative agreement (Wolfville, NS) - Acadia University and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 902, today announced that they have reached a tentative collective agreement for the period May 1, 2005 to June 30, 2008. "This was an important collective bargaining session for our members," said Rosie Hare, Local 902 Chairperson. "Difficult issues were confronted in a respectful and cordial manner. The end result is a superior contract." "I want to congratulate both negotiating teams for their hard work and determination to reach an agreement in a timely and responsible manner," said Dr. Gail Dinter-Gottlieb, President and Vice-Chancellor of Acadia. Details of the agreement are not being disclosed at this time pending ratification by the members of Local 902 and Acadia’s Board of Governors. It is expected that the outcome of these ratifications will be known prior to October 20, 2005. Acadia University, in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, has long been recognized as one of Canada’s premier undergraduate institutions. With its nationally and internationally recognized research initiatives, small class sizes and technology-rich teaching and learning environment, Acadia offers students an experience that includes academic achievement combined with personal growth and development. For more information about Acadia, visit our website at www.acadiau.ca. -30- For more information contact:
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Acadia University
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