Additional negotiation dates have been scheduled between the university and Queen’s employee groups represented by United Steelworkers (USW) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE).
Bargaining dates for USW 2010 are as follows:
• June 15
• June 16
• June 19
Conciliation talks between the university and CUPE 1302, 229 and 254 will occur on June 18.
The university is focused on reaching negotiated agreements with all employee groups that both balance the university’s need to preserve its core academic mission and respect the limitations dictated by current financial realities.
The university values the contributions of its many employees and remains committed to the collective bargaining process.