Brandon University Faculty Association
270 18th Street
Brandon, Manitoba R7A 6A9

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

OCTOBER 13, 2008

BUFA/BU RESUME TALKS

The parties in the ongoing dispute at Brandon University today agreed to issue the following statement:

"Negotiating teams for the Brandon University Faculty Association and the Brandon University Board of Governors met today for an hour, and agreed to meet again on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, in the afternoon.

The parties also agreed to a press embargo in the interim."

BUFA has been on legal strike since Monday, September 29, 2008.

BUFA represents approximately 240 full-time, part-time, and sessional employees at Brandon University - including Professors, Librarians, Instructional Associates, and Administrative Associates.

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