""We love our jobs, but every day, we're being asked to do more with less under conditions that are simply not sustainable," Catalina Tang, an assistant professor in counseling and psychology, said in a statement."
""When faculty lose their voice in the workplace, students lose the quality of their education," she continued. "This action is about restoring learning back to the center of the university.""
"Throughout this process, our goals have remained consistent: to support the strength of Lesley's academic community and to reach an agreement that is competitive with our peer institutions," Lesley University said in a statement in response to the authorization vote."
"SEIU 509 filed five unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board, alleging multiple issues, including unilateral changes that affect workloads."
Lesley University's core faculty is initiating a two-day strike due to stalled contract negotiations lasting nearly two years. The strike is prompted by financial difficulties, declining enrollment, and the president's resignation. Faculty members demand livable wages, manageable workloads, and a successorship clause for their union contract. SEIU 509 represents the faculty, who voted to authorize the strike. The university acknowledges the situation and expresses commitment to discussions while facing a significant budget deficit.
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