Realty Advisory Board FAX CHAIN BULLETIN No. 198 1997 Also see: Fax Chain Bulletin No. 197 32B-32J Withdraws From Collective Bargaining Building Employees' Contract Expires at Midnight on April 20, 1997 RAB's Emergency Communications Registration Special Report on Hiring Security Guards April 16, 1997 TO: Representatives of Apartment Building Memberships in the R.A.B. SUBJ.: Negotiation Update   The negotiating committee of both the Realty Advisory Board and Local 32B-32J, SEIU have met and exchanged proposals for the renewal of the 1994 Apartment Building Agreement. Formal negotiating sessions were held on April 10th and April 15th. The parties are scheduled to meet continuously from April 17th through the expiration of the contract in order to try to reach an amicable agreement. The proposals which were promulgated by the Union are fifty-two in number and 27 pages in length. Suggestions cover increases in wages and most other aspects of the agreement. Our proposals, among others, includes downward adjustments to the wage and benefit structure for newly hired and relief employees. We will keep you informed of any status changes. If you have any questions or information pertinent to the negotiations, please do not hesitate to call the RAB at (212) 889-4100.