The President of the International Association of Machinists Local 1848 Rene Beauchamp says their negotiating committee received a final offer from Hudbay yesterday.  He says after a quick review they realized that none of their major issues were being addressed and overall fell short of their expectations. He says through the conciliator they scheduled one final meeting in an effort to get their key points addressed so they could recommend this offer to their members.  Beauchamp says unfortunately Hudbay told them it was their final offer and no changes would be made.  He adds the negotiating team is not recommending this final offer to their members.

Information meetings followed by a ratification vote will be held on Sunday at the Seniors Center in Snow Lake at 4 and 8 pm and in Flin Fon on Monday at the Steel Center at 4 and 8 pm.