TORONTO, December 29, 2008 -- The University announced today that it requested that the mediator convene a resumption of talks with CUPE 3903 on Friday, January 2, 2009, in an attempt to resolve the strike that began on November 6, 2008.

The University has taken this initiative in an effort to have all classes re-started as soon a possible in the New Year, if a fair and sustainable deal can be agreed upon. The mediator has indicated that CUPE 3903 is willing to resume negotiations on Saturday, January 3, 2009.

 

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York University
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