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Suffolk Downs, NEHBPA Deal Official!

Suffolk Downs, NEHBPA Deal Official!

After six weeks of intense negotiations on a new contract, the New England Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and Suffolk Downs finally sealed a two-year agreement late in the day March 4.

 Friday, March 04, 2011

Suffolk, NEHBPA Close; Deal Expected

The NEHBPA and Suffolk Downs have reached an agreement in principal for a 2011 contract and the deal is expected to be sealed March 2, according to the general counsel for the horsemen.

 Tuesday, March 01, 2011
'Sink or Swim' in Suffolk Downs Negotiations

'Sink or Swim' in Suffolk Downs Negotiations

The general counsel for the New England Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association said the afternoon of Feb. 28 negotiations have reached the "sink or swim" point on a contract resolution for 2011.

 Monday, February 28, 2011
Time Running Out for Suffolk Downs Agreement

Time Running Out for Suffolk Downs Agreement

There is a Feb. 25 deadline looming in the 2011 contract dispute between Suffolk Downs and the New England Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association.

 Thursday, February 24, 2011
Suffolk, NEHBPA  Dialogue Is 'Constructive'

Suffolk, NEHBPA Dialogue Is 'Constructive'

Suffolk Downs and the New England Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association continued to negotiate Feb. 18 and indications are that the two sides are creeping closer to common ground on a contract for 2011.

 Friday, February 18, 2011

Suffolk Downs and Horsemen Continue Dialog

Executives with the Boston area track met with horsemen representatives Feb. 17. No proposals on the table some "some progress" is made.

 Thursday, February 17, 2011

NEHBPA Set to Offer Suffolk Counterproposal

The New England Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association was prepared to offer a counterproposal to the management of Suffolk Downs Feb. 9 in an attempt to get back to the bargaining table and end their dispute.

 Wednesday, February 09, 2011

Oregon Horsemen Supporting NEHBPA

The horsemen in Oregon have joined the list of groups supporting the New England chapter of the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association as dispute over a 2011 live racing contract at Suffolk Downs continues.

 Monday, February 07, 2011
'Militant' Horsemen Eye Suffolk Alternative

'Militant' Horsemen Eye Suffolk Alternative

While the New England HBPA and Suffolk Downs remain at a bitter impasse over a contract for live racing in 2011, the attorney for the horsemen said Feb. 1 he is looking into options to race elsewhere.

 Wednesday, February 02, 2011