The workers are represented by the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada.
In a release, Bell Aliant President and CEO Karen Sheriff says they are disappointed in the results but, they have always said this process was about their employees making a choice and they have done that.
Sheriff adds they will have to move forward on alternative ways of reducing and managing their costs.
The current collective agreement between Bell Aliant and the C.E.P. members remains in effect until December 31, 2011.
