April 24, 2009 GlobalFoundries, trade unions probe proposals on chip-fab labor accord
The Business Review (Albany) - by Michael DeMasi
Talks are continuing between GlobalFoundries Inc. and local construction unions over the work force that will build a $4.2 billion computer-chip fabrication plant in Malta.
ﾓItﾒs crawling along, like most negotiations,ﾔ said Bob Mantello, president of the Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local Union No. 2.
Mantello declined to be more specific, citing an agreement by both sides not to negotiate in the press.
Travis Bullard, a spokesman for GlobalFoundries, also declined to divulge any details.
