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Collective bargaining update – Sat. Oct. 2

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Update for Sat. Oct. 2

The University and SEIU Local 2 continue negotiations on a new contract. The union has now given the University written notice that the earliest possible date it could strike is Wednesday, October 6 at 10:00 p.m. Pickets will not be formed prior to that date and time.

Both parties continue to meet with a goal of reaching a new agreement. SEIU Local 2 represents operations and maintenance, skilled trades and custodians and cleaners at McMaster.

The Daily News will continue to be updated as information becomes available.

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<p><b>Update for Sat. Oct. 2</b><br />
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<p>The University and SEIU Local 2 continue negotiations on a new contract. The union has now given the University written notice that the earliest possible date it could strike is Wednesday, October 6 at 10:00 p.m. Pickets will not be formed prior to that date and time.<br />
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<p>Both parties continue to meet with a goal of reaching a new agreement. SEIU Local 2 represents operations and maintenance, skilled trades and custodians and cleaners at McMaster. <br />
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<p>The Daily News will continue to be updated as information becomes available.<br />
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