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Explains the terms under which Burns Foods Ltd. in Edmonton would spend up to $50 million to build a new, modern Gainers hog packing factory. How the 850 unionized workers at Gainers would have to sign a five-year contract including a moderate wage increase; Why the union wants to wait until its current contract runs out before signing another.

Reports that employees at the Edmonton Women's Shelter WIN House broke off contract negotiations with the House's board. Workers represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE); Reasons for breaking negotiations; Desire for improvement of facilities; No comment from House board; Concern that men are staying over at shelter; Details about the shelter.