Early this morning, shortly after midnight, talks between the Communications Workers of America, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Verizon recessed and were scheduled to resume at 10 a.m.
FMCS Director Peter Hurtgen called for the recess and asked the parties to return to meet with him later this morning.
Shortly before the midnight contract expiration, the unions said members would remain on the job until further notice while the talks are underway. Union leaders determined that enough progress had been made at the bargaining table to continue working toward a contract settlement, however key issues remain unresolved.
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