Collective bargaining update: Oct. 12

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SEIU Local 2, which represents operations and maintenance workers, skilled trades and custodians and cleaners at McMaster, is in a legal strike position. Talks between the University and the union were continuing Tuesday afternoon. The union has notified the University its strike date is 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13.

Should the union decide to strike, the University will remain open and classes, labs and tutorials will continue to be held.

Union picketing will impact campus in a number of ways:

There will be significant delays getting into and leaving campus. Information on getting to and from campus can be found here

Bus routes will change. For HSR and Go Transit information go here

A small number of campus food outlets will be closed

Delivery of mail, courier packages and other supplies will be significantly delayed

During the strike, the University's highest priority will be ensuring the health and safety of the McMaster community and to continue the academic and research activities of the University.

There are several ways to keep updated and informed during the strike:

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SEIU Local 2, which represents operations and maintenance workers, skilled trades and custodians and cleaners at McMaster, is in a legal strike position.  Talks between the University and the union were continuing Tuesday afternoon. The union has notified the University its strike date is 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13.<br />
<p><b>Should the union decide to strike, the University will remain open and classes, labs and tutorials will continue to be held.</b><br />
<p>Union picketing will impact campus in a number of ways:<br />
<li>There will be significant delays getting into and leaving campus. Information on getting to and from campus can be found <a href="http://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/images/FAQs%20Accessing%20Campus%20in%20the%20Event%20of%20a%20Strike%202010.pdf">here</a></li><br />
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<li>Bus routes will change. For HSR and Go Transit information go <a href="http://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/images/Possibledetours.pdf">here</a></li><br />
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<li>A small number of campus food outlets will be <a href="http://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/images/Hospitality%20and%20Food%20Service%20Operations%20during%20a%20Strike.pdf">closed</a></li> <br />
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<li>Delivery of <a href="http://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/images/Instructions%20from%20BMS%20Sept%2022%202010.pdf">mail, courier packages and other supplies</a> will be significantly delayed</a></li></p> <br />
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<p>During the strike, the University&#039;s highest priority will be ensuring the health and safety of the McMaster community and to continue the academic and research activities of the University.<br />
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<p>There are several ways to keep updated and informed during the strike:<br />
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<br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/mcmasteruniversity">facebook.com/mcmasteruniversity</a><br />
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