Agreement Approved With 91%!!!!
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McMaster food-service workers are heading back to work this weekend after ratifying a new contract with more than 91 per cent of the votes late Saturday afternoon.
The new deal includes commitments by the university to maximize the number of full-time jobs and strengthen protection from contracting out work, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 2 chief negotiator Ted Mansell said Saturday.
However, only 68% of the members showed up.
STRIKES OVER!!!!!
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01-15-2011 at 05:27 PM
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Finally. Now I won't have to deal with... uh... well the strike didn't effect me in any way, but I'm sure theres something I gained from this.
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Glad that's over! When's the next one?
In all seriousness though, I'm glad they reached an agreement and didn't cut a lot of benefits like they initially wanted to do.
@Ryan- True, but some of us actually were affected :(
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01-15-2011 at 05:32 PM
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That 9% will form a diabolical team of super villains that poison the water supply of Hamilton with an air-based neurotoxic hallucinogen that is activated when they activate a microwave emitter to evaporate our water supply to incite fear across the city and destroy it.... waiiit a second...
.... Hamilton... must-ah beeh destroy-t.
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01-15-2011 at 05:33 PM
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Only 68% showed up to vote.. nice.
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01-15-2011 at 05:37 PM
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Great Success! I finally get to eat my sammiches again!
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01-15-2011 at 05:51 PM
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Only 68% showed up to vote.. nice.
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68% is a pretty high turnout for a Saturday afternoon (only a couple hour voting window) with less than one day notice. People have their kids hockey games, dance recitals etc to go to. Its a heck of a lot better than the turnout for our federal election, where only ~60% vote with several months notice, a 14 hour voting window and early ballots as well! |
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01-15-2011 at 06:48 PM
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68% is a pretty high turnout for a Saturday afternoon (only a couple hour voting window) with less than one day notice. People have their kids hockey games, dance recitals etc to go to. Its a heck of a lot better than the turnout for our federal election, where only ~60% vote with several months notice, a 14 hour voting window and early ballots as well!
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and where were those hockey games and dance recitals when they were blocking the road?
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01-15-2011 at 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Kendoon
That 9% will form a diabolical team of super villains that poison the water supply of Hamilton with an air-based neurotoxic hallucinogen that is activated when they activate a microwave emitter to evaporate our water supply to incite fear across the city and destroy it.... waiiit a second...
.... Hamilton... must-ah beeh destroy-t.
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01-15-2011 at 10:28 PM
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Thank God! Now I don't have to worry about cutting cars to get to my classes on time  |
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Your username and signature makes me want to cut myself harder.
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the strike was actually useful. the menu for the boxed chinese food at commons dramatically improved. hope it doesnt change
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Your username and signature makes me want to cut myself harder.
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lol why? there's always goodness in this world despite all the misery, look at the bright side and don't lose hope! Tomorrow will be better, only if we strive to make it so 
And there's no need for anyone to cut themselves if they felt thankful for what they're blessed with, in contrast to millions who are deprived of the things we take for advantage.
There's nothing wrong with feeling optimistic, makes you feel good about yourself, the world around you and definitely makes you live longer 
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That 9% will form a diabolical team of super villains that poison the water supply of Hamilton with an air-based neurotoxic hallucinogen that is activated when they activate a microwave emitter to evaporate our water supply to incite fear across the city and destroy it.... waiiit a second...
.... Hamilton... must-ah beeh destroy-t.
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we like the same movies and games. |
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Well guys..fun wont be for too long..there are truck loads of casual workers who were hired in heaps...they will get kicked out..n get ready a for a shock when you swipe your card in the cashier....somebody's gonna get a hurt really badly n it wont be the management or the workers.....it will be us...allready with a ridiculously high pricing...it will be students who will has to get onto the road next...lol everyone says they think of us...do they...
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