Brandon University Faculty Association
Rm. 333 CHO, 270 - 18th Street
Brandon, Manitoba R7A 6A9
Ph. 204-727-7347
FAX: 204-725-0210

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

October 24, 2011, 5:00 p.m.

BU Mediation to Begin Tuesday

Brandon University Faculty Association (BUFA) confirmed late this afternoon that mediation efforts to resolve the contract dispute at Brandon University will commence tomorrow in Winnipeg. 

Negotiators for BUFA will meet with the provincially appointed Mediator, Michael Werier, at 4:30 p.m. in his Winnipeg office. 

In commenting on this development, BUFA President and Chief Negotiator, Joe Dolecki, said, “We are encouraged by the timely appointment of Mr. Werier, and by his eagerness to commence this mediation.”

“It has always been BUFA’s objective to expeditiously conclude a fair and equitable settlement in this dispute,” he said.

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For further information contact:

Joe Dolecki, BUFA President 727-9749

Bill Paton, BUFA Secretary 727-1000