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August 15, 2012 Statement by FMCS Director George H. Cohen On Verizon-CWA-IBEW Labor Talks

The following statement was issued tonight by the Federal Mediation and Concillation Service: As of this date, the parties now have been engaged in intensive negotiations for three weeks under the auspices of myself and Director of Mediation Services John Pinto. As previously reported, progress continues to be made, but, again, a number of core issues remain to be resolved. Pursuant to the mediators' recommendation, the parties have agreed to continue their negotiations until concluded.

August 15, 2012 Statement by FMCS Director George H. Cohen On Verizon-CWA-IBEW Labor Talks