Contract 2000
The Guild and the Journal began work on Contract 2000 Thursday. During the two-hour meeting, your negotiating committee presented its initial proposal to the company.
During introductory remarks, both sides expressed a desire to build and improve their relationship
"We want the company to prosper and succeed," said Guild Administrator Tim Schick.
Company spokesman Rick Perras said: "We have fundamentally a good relationship and a good collective bargaining agreement. We want to build on a stable platform and go forward."
The next negotiating sessions have been scheduled for November 5, November 12, and November 19. They will begin at 10 a.m. in the Human Resources conference room.
The Guild's proposal is available on-line at the PNG web site: Guild proposal
TNG/CWA Local 31041
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