Union, AbitibiBowater reach deal for Eastern mills

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OTTAWA - Workers at AbitibiBowater pulp and paper mills in Eastern Canada have voted to approve a new collective agreement that includes cost reductions for the company and wage reductions, but protects pensions for retirees and workers. "Our members have voted to protect retirees and pensions, and to bring this company out of bankruptcy protection," said Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada national president Dave Coles.