Brandon University Faculty Association
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******FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*****

October 31, 2011

BU Mediation Breaks Down

Brandon University Faculty Association (BUFA) confirmed today that mediation talks between BUFA and the Employer broke down early this evening.

BUFA presented two comprehensive proposals designed to resolve all outstanding issues in the current dispute; the Employer rejected both. 

“The final set of proposals we submitted met the salary parameters that the Employer established and even included a provision to have the third year scale increase arbitrated,” said Joe Dolecki, BUFA President and Chief Negotiator.

“The Employer rejected this proposal as well.” 

Bill Paton, BUFA Secretary and member of the bargaining team, said, “We gave them the opportunity to have classes resume as soon as Wednesday, and they refused.”

Provincially-appointed Mediator Michael Werier is returning to Winnipeg tonight. 

Meanwhile, the University of Saskatchewan Faculty Association confirmed earlier in the day that they will be sending representatives to BUFA Strike Headquarters with a $10 000 donation to the BUFA Strike Fund.

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