For Immediate Release July 29, 2003

Pub Dispute Ends, Feds Bars to Open Soon

Waterloo: The Federation of Students and the University of Waterloo are pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached regarding the Federation-run campus bars, the Bombshelter Pub and Federation Hall, which have been closed since January 20, 2003.

The agreement was reached at a mediation session at the Waterloo Inn yesterday.

The agreement allows for the bars to open under the authority of a newly created directorate (composed of one University and one Federation representative), which will oversee campus bar operations. Representatives from the University and the Federation will meet with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to review the terms of the agreement and to obtain the approval of the commission in principle to its terms.

“Both sides approached these negotiations with an open mind and a determination to find a deal we could all be comfortable with. As a result, we now have a good agreement and we can move forward with it,” said Chris Edey, Federation of Students President. Edey cautioned, however, that this agreement does not mean that the pubs will open immediately as staff must be hired and trained. “When we open, we are going to do it properly,” he said.

The two establishments provide part-time employment for approximately 130 students and their revenues are crucial to the operations of the Federation of Students. As part of the agreement, the Federation agreed to withdraw its motion for an injunction and to consent to an Order dismissing the lawsuit against the University without costs.

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For More Information Contact:

Christopher Edey	Bud Walker
President	Director, Business Operations
Federation of Students	University of Waterloo
(519) 888-4567 x2478	(519) 888-4567 x2287
pres@feds.uwaterloo.ca	bwalker@admmail.uwaterloo.ca