EMD Severance Talks to Continue into Weekend

Friday, 17 February 2012 at 08:36

The fight or a fair severance deal for over 450 workers is taking longer than expected. Talks between the CAW Local 27, and Caterpillar have been extended. A vote was expected to be taken today on a package, but language issues in the deal are still being worked on. Talks are expected to continue on Sunday, with a vote now planned for Tuesday. The agreement would provide some temporary financial relief for the over 450 workers who have lost their jobs in the closure of London's Electro Motive Plant.

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