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Another Extension For UAW And Mitsubishi

UAW local 2488 officials had hoped to have a contract agreement with Mitsubishi ready for rank and file members to approve Sunday. However, no deal has been reached and the current contract, already extended on a short-term basis was extended again. The latest extension will expire at 11:59 p.m. tonight.

Last week, union officials scheduled a strike authorization vote but called it off the next day, apparently sensing a deal was near. Union officials say no vote was taken at yesterday's meeting in Normal. Mitsubishi has announced they will end production at the plant in Normal next month. Community leaders are trying to find another occupant before it is set to close next spring. 

Willis is a Bloomington, IL, native. During his senior year at Bloomington High School, he finished third in the "Radio Speaking" division of the state speech contest, the only year he competed.
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