Dex Media and IBEW Agree to New Contract

[Omaha Steve]

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DENVER, June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Dex Media, Inc., one of the nation's leading Yellow Pages and online local commercial search companies and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1269 (IBEW) have agreed on a new three-year contract, which has been ratified by the Company's union-represented employees. The contract will be implemented immediately.

Negotiations for a new contract covering approximately 420 IBEW represented employees in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming began on March 24, 2009 and focused on sustaining the long-term viability of the Company in the face of intense competition in this very challenging economic environment. The previous contract expired at 6:00 PM MDT on May 8, 2009.

"The Company appreciates the good faith bargaining by the Union and its desire to work with the Company for a better and stronger future," said spokesperson Mike Truell. "The proposed contract was developed after several weeks of intense negotiations and continues to provide our employees with good paying jobs and benefits. We are happy to continue toward our primary focus of helping our advertisers succeed and putting forth products that help consumers in their everyday lives."

About Dex Media

Dex Media connects businesses and consumers through its portfolio of print and interactive marketing solutions. Small- and medium-sized businesses look to Dex Media's experienced team of marketing consultants to help them grow their companies and drive sales leads. Consumers depend on the company's reliable, local business content to deliver the most relevant search results when they are seeking local goods and services. For more information go to dexknows.com.
Website: http://www.dexknows.com