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SBU Bargaining Update 9/2/2021

The SBU Bargaining Team met with the University today. Negotiations continued to progress. 

It is anticipated that the remaining sessions will focus on economic issues. 

Our next meeting is Monday September 13th. 

SBU Bargaining Update 9/2/2021

A Word on Vaccine Mandates

The Officers of CWA Local 4302 unanimously oppose employer-mandated vaccinations.  We strongly encourage all of our members and the citizens of our communities who are able to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to do so.

A Word on Vaccine Mandates

University Of Akron Bargaining Update 8-20-2021

The bargaining teams met briefly today to make final edits to articles in the contract. We have reached tentative agreements on most non-economic issues and are preparing to move into economic issues. 

University Of Akron Bargaining Update 8-20-2021

SBU Bargaining Update 7/29/2021

Productive talks continued at the bargaining table. We have reached initial tentative agreements on several non-economic issues and are preparing to move into economic issues. Our next meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2021

SBU Bargaining Update 7/29/2021

SBU Bargaining Report 7/23/21

SBU Bargaining Report 7/23/21

SBU Bargaining Report 7/23/21

University of Akron Bargaining Update 6-30-2021

The bargaining team for the SBU met Wednesday June 30th. Minor changes were discussed on several articles. Due to the Fourth of July holiday and scheduled vacations, we will not meet again until July 16th. Discussions were professional and productive. 

University of Akron Bargaining Update 6-30-2021