MEDFORD, Mass. — Some classes are canceled on Monday as Tufts University full-time lecturers begin a two-day strike.
The 121 full-time lecturers are on strike at the Mayer Campus Center the two sides disagree on compensation and workload.
During the strike, educators won’t hold any classes, lectures, or labs. According to Patrick Collins, Executive Director of Media Relations, classes, lectures, and labs taught by tenured or tenure-stream faculty, part-time lecturers, professors of the practice, or graduate teaching assistants, and are expected to continue as usual.
“If any classes taught by full-time lecturers are canceled due to the walk-out, the University expects that full-time lecturers will take steps to ensure the academic integrity of the classes, similar to when faculty miss class due to illness or other conflicts,” Collins said.
The group voted to go on strike after 10 months of contract negotiations. The union says the educators are asking for a 3.5% raise, a cost of living adjustment, and a reduction in workload.
“The university has a compensation and merit increase philosophy that it applies to all faculty and staff. This philosophy generally includes an interest in compensating faculty and staff with attention to the relevant external market and internal equity, among other factors. The university seeks to adhere to its principles in fairness to all of its employees. We look forward to continuing to work with SEIU to arrive at an agreement,” the university said in a statement.
The walkout is expected to last through Tuesday.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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