Despite increased fears of a lockout after the editorial department’s rejection of a management offer (no doubt fuelled by the situation at the Journal de Montréal), there hasn’t been a lockout or strike yet at the Gazette, and management and the union both say they want to go back to the negotiating table.

It doesn’t change the fact that a strike or lockout could be called at any time, but it’s a bit reassuring, certainly.

UPDATE: Just got word that another negotiating session has been scheduled for Wednesday.