March 2006

We are still waiting to see what happens with the PIPS CS Group. NRC is not prepared to bargain until the issues with the public service group are resolved. We appreciate the patience of all our members during this time. We know that this is taking an abnormally long time. PIPS requested the establishment of a Conciliation Board in February 2006. Once a Board is established, a hearing will be held. The Board will then issue a report and seven days after the release of the report, PIPS will be in a legal strike position.