University of Minnesota statement regarding AFSCME approval of U of M contract proposal

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MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL ( 10/16/2007 ) -- The following is a statement from University of Minnesota Vice President for Human Resources Carol Carrier in response to the approval of a labor agreement by the members of AFSCME:

"Last night, AFSCME announced that University of Minnesota clerical, technical, and health care employees have voted to accept the latest contract offer from the university. We are pleased with this outcome and grateful for the numerous contributions that AFSCME workers make to the success of the university.

"Now that the contract offer has been approved by AFSCME members, it will follow the University's normal procedures for approving and implementing labor agreements. The Board of Regents will review and ratify the agreement, and then it will be signed by representatives of the university and AFSCME."