Click on the different links above to access the memo in a PDF format. You can procure a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader at http://www.adobe.com

As the nation's long, hard journey to economic recovery continues, Local 134 is taking the aggressive action needed to ensure the wellbeing of our members, for both the short-term and the long haul. There's no doubt that we are seeing glimmers of hope across the landscape as the recession finally begins to loosen its tight grip.

Recently we completed negotiations on the Principal Agreement, Residential Agreement, Communications Agreement and B Maintenance Agreement. In the face of very tough economic times, our negotiation teams hammered out excellent two-year deals. I am pleased to report the following terms for the proposed new contracts, all of which run from June 1, 2009 to June 5, 2011.