Acadia
remains intent on a fair, equitable settlement with part-time
faculty.
For Release: October 16 , 2002
(Wolfville,
NS) - The part-time faculty union informed University
officials on Tuesday, October 15th of its intention to commence
strike action on Thursday, October 17th at 2:30 p.m. Part-time
faculty currently teach approximately 5 per cent of the course
enrolments at Acadia. Based on this notification, Acadia has
developed a contingency plan which is focused on providing the best
possible options for any Acadia students who may be affected.
University and
union officials have agreed to meet early tomorrow to discuss the
outstanding contract issues with provincial conciliator Darrell
Foley.
University officials
look forward to tomorrow's discussion with the hope that it will
result in a fair and responsible settlement.
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For more information contact:
Sheri Woodland
Communications Manager
Office of Public Affairs
Acadia University
(902) 585-1362
Acadia
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