In the meantime, Auxiliary Service staff in the bookstore and retail food services have been thoroughly assessing the recommendations contained in the consultant's report as well as those from an alternative report prepared by several employee unions. Feasible recommendations from both reports as well as those being offered by staff in these units are being implented so as to have these units in the strongest position possible for comparison with any proposals put forth by contractors. Union and management continue to meet frequently as this process evolves in order to maintain open dialog and ongoing communication. In addition, requirements under current collective bargaining contracts and the Pacheco Bill are being followed. No letters this edition.
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