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We’ve Got a Settlement!

Last night a little before 10pm, after what one union rep described as “white knuckle negotiating,” a tentative agreement was reached with Village Voice Media that the bargaining committee could recommend to the membership.

Accordingly, a meeting took place this morning at 10am in the unfinished new conference room at the Village Voice offices. After some debate, the new contract was unanimously accepted by a show of hands.

The agreement, which expires July 30, 2004, includes wage increases, and no contribution to the health plan premium.

There were other issues too, some of which the union prevailed on, and some on which it did not, but there was general elation on the part of the membership to be seen everywhere on the 3rd floor of 36 Cooper Square after the vote. 

The membership would like to thank everyone for the support we received at the strike benefit on Thursday night, on the web, and in other publications. And some day we hope to reciprocate in kind. 

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   Congratulations, guys. Glad

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    I’m guessing you meant 2014.

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