NO DISRUPTION TO CLASSES AT VIU NEXT WEEK

***But CUPE says other forms of job action possible***

VIU RELEASE: 2012/143

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, November 23, 2012

NANAIMO, BC – Vancouver Island University (VIU) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1858 are continuing their efforts to finalize a renewed collective agreement.

CUPE has informed VIU that they do **not** intend to take any further job action that would disrupt classes for students next week. However, other forms of job action may be a possibility. More information is expected from CUPE on **Monday, November 26**.

If there are any further questions, please email labourinfo@viu.ca or call (250)753-3245 or 1-888-920-2221.

VIU remains committed to completing a negotiated settlement with CUPE without further disruption to students.

The next update will be issued on **Monday, November 26**, or earlier if events warrant. Updates will be sent to all students by email through the Registrar’s Office, and posted on the VIU website at [www.viu.ca/labourupdate](/labourupdate/), and on Twitter at @VIUNews.

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Media Contact


Dan Hurley, Executive Director, University Relations, Vancouver Island University


P: 250.740.6150 E: Dan.Hurley@viu.ca Twitter: @VIUNews