Nova Scotia Highway Workers Union (CUPE Local 1867) President Gareth Drinnan says, Both sides have decided to resume contract talks, in the hopes of negotiating a new contract.
We also are in agreement that a negotiated settlement is always better than having a third party impose one on both sides, says Drinnan.
The provinces 1,600 highway and ferry workers have been without a contract since November, 2002.
Drinnan says, Were cautiously optimistic that by both sides coming back to the bargaining table in good faith, we can get this matter resolved.
For information:
Gareth Drinnan, President, CUPE Local 1867 - (902) 832-1867 (o) - (902) 499-5794 (Cell)
Robert Chisholm, CUPE National Rep. - (902) 832-1867 (o)
John McCracken, CUPE Communications Rep. - (902) 455-4180 (o)