Strike action likely at Memorial University of Newfoundland, says faculty union

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Faculty union says talks at an impasse as university administration says its latest contract offer represents substantial improvements in salary, benefits for term appointments, and increased compensation for teaching extra courses

The union that represents more than 800 faculty members at Memorial University of Newfoundland says a strike is almost inevitable as of Monday morning.

The union also says the administration has barely budged on key issues after more than a year of collective bargaining. The administration issued a statement saying its latest contract offer represents substantial improvements in terms of salary, increased benefits for term appointments, enhanced parental leave and increased compensation for teaching extra courses.

 

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