Bell clerical workers ratify new deal

MONTREAL - By a vote of 65.4%, Bell Canada’s clerical employees ratified their new collective agreement negotiated with Bell by the Canadian Telecommunications Employees' Association (CTEA). The telephone vote from July 7 to 14 was supervised by Ernst & Young and 72.5% of eligible members exercised their right to vote. The new agreement will take effect Monday, July 18, 2005 and will expire on May 31, 2009. Here are some highlights from the press release: * No job losses due to potential outsourcing or subcontracting for the duration of the collective agreement. The agreement protects all employees who are permanent...