******FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*****

OCTOBER 3, 2008

BRANDON UNIVERSITY FACULTY ASSOCIATION
AND
BRANDON UNIVERSITY

The bargaining teams for the Parties involved in the current dispute at Brandon University met at 12:00 noon today to consider the mediator's report.
During that meeting, the bargaining teams agreed to resume face-to-face negotiations assisted by their respective legal counsels.
The bargaining teams also agreed to commence these meetings on Saturday October 4, 2008.

For more information contact
Scott Lamont (V.P. A&F, Brandon University) 727-9707
Bruce Forrest (BUFA President) 761-3130

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For Further Information Contact:
Joe Dolecki, BUFA Chief Negotiator - 727-9749
Bruce Forrest BUFA President - 761-3461