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What happens if we haven’t reached an agreement when our contract expires?
Our Collective Bargaining Agreement with Republic Steel expires next Monday, August 15. We have made ourselves available to go back to the bargaining table that week and are waiting for the company to respond.
What does a contract extension mean?
Having a contract extension means the provisions of our current contract stay the same while we continue negotiating a new agreement with the company.
It is common for local unions to negotiate beyond contract expiration dates as both parties work through the bargaining process and get closer to a deal.
In order to reach a fair and reasonable contract, we must be prepared to take action to show our employer that we are united and support our Bargaining Committee!
