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	<title>CUPE 3906 &#124; McMaster Works Because We Do! &#187; Bargaining</title>
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		<title>Ratification Vote Results, and Package Details</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 02:12:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Hauch</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The results of the  ratification vote are in, and the union has issued the following statement: &#8220;Unit 2 members were not pleased with the zero compensation increase in the first two years of this agreement. That said, the reality of the current bargaining climate, major advances around pro-rating, and substantial increases to benefits in the <a href='http://www.cupe3906.org/wordpress/archives/2191'>[...]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Tentative Agreement Reached – Bargaining Team Issues Qualified Recommendation</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:04:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Hauch</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The parties have reached a tentative agreement with the Employer and your bargaining team has decided to issue a qualified recommendation to ratify the offer. The Union has cancelled the information meeting on November 11th, and will be holding a ratification meeting for Unit 2 members on November 15th. The ratification meeting will take place: <a href='http://www.cupe3906.org/wordpress/archives/2150'>[...]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Bargaining Update &amp; Information Meeting</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Nov 2010 01:51:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Hauch</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your bargaining team has discussed the new proposal from the Employer related to pro-rating, and have agreed to put the total package (including the new pro-rating proposal) to a vote with the membership. We have sent our response to the Employer through the provincially-appointed mediator, and are awaiting a response before determining the date and <a href='http://www.cupe3906.org/wordpress/archives/2143'>[...]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>URGENT &#8211; New Proposal Received from the Employer</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 17:13:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Hauch</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Employer has provided us with a new proposal on pro-rating, amending their &#8220;Final Offer&#8221; from 5am on Wednesday morning. Your bargaining team will be meeting this afternoon to discuss the new proposal, as well as next steps, and will provide details as soon as possible.]]></description>
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		<title>Final Offer Received From the Employer &#8211; Bargaining Team Cannot Recommend Ratification</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:20:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Hauch</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At 5:00am, after two days of mediation, the Employer tabled a &#8220;Final Offer.&#8221; After careful consideration, due to the fact that numerous issues remain un-addressed in the offer, your bargaining team has unanimously decided that they cannot recommend ratification of the Offer as it stands. The offer remains valid until 12:01am on November 16th. The <a href='http://www.cupe3906.org/wordpress/archives/2125'>[...]</a>]]></description>
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