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APWU members approved a new contract May 11, with more than 75 percent of those casting ballots voting in favour of ratification. The final tally was 69,451 to 22,351 in balloting that ended May 10. “The new contract is an important achievement for the APWU,” said President Cliff Guffey. “We were able to retain protection against layoffs, bring back thousands of jobs in each craft, and limit excessing.



“The agreement includes many big changes, and I realize that some union activists are apprehensive,” Guffey added.“With help from the national union, I am confident that locals can implement the new provisions and protect the rights of APWU members.



For more information see the APWU web page at; http://apwu.org/news/nsb/2011/nsb09-110511-contract-ratification_vote.htm