Université de Moncton administrative, support staff set to strike Monday
University says activities on campus will be maintained in event of strike
In a statement posted Friday, the university said the employees' association of the Université de Moncton has rejected the university's final officer and refused binding arbitration.
"The University proposed several scenarios and believed the latest offer was respectful, fair, consistent with the market and reflects the important work of AEUM members," the university said in its statement.
The university and the union have been in negotiations since December 2022.
On Aug. 18, the union backed its position with a 98 per cent strike vote.
Joël Michaud, the union's chief negotiator, told Radio-Canada on Aug. 20 that members are extremely concerned about the impact of inflation and rising interest rates on their daily lives.
The university said activities on campus will be maintained in the event of a strike.
Classes resume for students on Sept. 5.
With files from Radio-Canada
ROUND 2
Strike averted as Université de Moncton and union for administrative, support staff reach tentative deal
Ratification of agreement expected in coming days
In a statement posted late Saturday afternoon, the university said the tentative agreement should put an end to months of labour uncertainty.
"This stability enables us to ensure a quality student experience, and is in line with our strategy of providing a healthy, stimulating and caring environment for the entire university community," university president Denis Prud'homme said in the statement.
Joël Michaud, the union's chief negotiator, told CBC News that ratification of the new agreement could come as early as Sunday or Monday.
The two sides have been in negotiations since December.
The agreement comes after the union voted 98 per cent to authorize a strike on Aug. 18.
Talks continued until Friday when negotiations broke down, with the university issuing a statement that a strike was likely Monday.
But both sides agreed to come back to the table Saturday afternoon, though this time without the help of a mediator, according to a spokesperson for the university. An agreement was reached less than two hours later.
Classes resume for students on Sept. 5.
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