Talks between the United Steelworkers in Voisey’s Bay and Vale Inco aimed at finding common ground have failed, according to radio station VOCM.

The station says Steelworkers spokesman Boyd Bussey claimed the union offered to modify its monetary proposals to kick start talks, but the company insisted on concessions to the nickel bonus to restart discussions.

The station quotes Bussey as saying the government-appointed conciliators adjourned the meetings.

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