G4S Wackenhut and SEIU Reach Agreement

Dec. 16, 2008

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. , Dec. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wackenhut Corporation ("G4S Wackenhut") and the Service Employees International Union ("SEIU") announced today they have reached an agreement that will allow G4S Wackenhut employees who work in the metropolitan areas in nine (9) cities to choose SEIU as its bargaining representative. The parties believe that by working cooperatively they can best achieve their respective business objectives. G4S Wackenhut's President, Grahame R. Gibson , says: "We believe this is the best business decision for our employees and our other stakeholders."

About G4S Wackenhut

G4S Wackenhut is the leading provider of security and security-related solutions in the U.S. With operations across the country, G4S Wackenhut has the expertise and the resources to meet its customers' requirements for quality security, training, consulting and investigative services. G4S Wackenhut is the employer of choice to more than 38,000 men and women, many of whom have proudly served in the military or have had law enforcement careers. Additional information about G4S Wackenhut is available on its Web site at www.wackenhut.com.

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