April 2,2005

Dear Colleagues:

The results of the ratification vote on the March 1, 2005 Tentative Agreement for a collective bargaining agreement for the period July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2007 are as follows:

Yes 775
No 85
Challenged ballots 18
Total ballots cast 878.

According to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 150E, Section 7( c ), the Board of Higher Education must, within 30 days, submit a request for funding of the contract to the governor.

The governor then has an additional 45 days in which he may file a bill with the legislature to fund the contract.

We will keep you informed as to the progress of the contract funding process.

Thanks to all members who took the time to cast a ballot in the ratification vote, and thanks especially to those members who helped chapter presidents with balloting.Your support of the MSCA is very much appreciated.

Pat Markunas, MSCA President
Brad Art, Chairperson, MSCA Bargaining Committee

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