CWA approves contract

by: Hopeful

Tue Jun 30, 2009 at 04:39:34 PM EDT

We are receiving word that CWA has overwhelmingly approved the new contract negotiated with Governor Corzine earlier this month.

He has more analysis.  I have certainly seen some predictions that workers would reject the contract, so this is a victory for Corzine and the union leadership.

Update: Corzine's statement:

"I am pleased that our state workforce chose a path that will allow the state to continue to provide vital public services without disruption while achieving over $300 million in cost savings and averting major layoffs. This was truly an important achievement for both the state and public employees, who were willing to negotiate an unprecedented agreement as part of our continuing effort to secure savings and protect jobs in the face of an unprecedented economic crisis and revenue decline."