Queen’s University and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) continue to meet in mediation this evening.

As of 12:01 am on Friday, July 29, the union will be in a legal strike position and the university will be in a legal lockout position.

“We remain focused on reaching a negotiated settlement,” says Provost and V-P (Academic) Bob Silverman. “That is the best outcome and the preferred outcome.”

Mediation has been underway since Tuesday and the talks could continue beyond the deadline.

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