The ballots have been counted and the members of the faculty at Nipissing University who are a part of NUFA have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action.
Approximately 94% of members who cast their ballot have voted in favour of strike action, if necessary. This gives the bargaining unit a strong position as they continue to bargain.
It is not known when this strike action could occur or if a lockout would be initiated by Nipissing University administration.
NUFA remains positive that an agreement can be reached.
In my previous post yesterday, I indicated that negotiation meetings have not been occurring. However, over the past week the bargaining units for both NUFA and the administration have been meeting. However, there has not been much success made, as it seems.
I have pulled public information from the NUFA website that is linked to this blog site. Last night I received an e-mail from Larry Patriquin who is a professor in the School of Social Development and Family Studies area in the Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies. Patriquin is also the Chief Negotiator for FASBU, the collective bargaining unit for NUFA. He indicated to me that I had some information incorrect in my last post and I am working on rectifying this situation. However, he indicated that both sides have not agreed to negotiate in public. These secret negotiations conveniently leave students in the dark regarding what is happening regarding a potential strike. Patriquin did indicate to me that the sides will be meeting this Sunday and NUFA is confident that a deal can be reached. I guess we will have to see what happens.
I'll keep you up to date with new information that I learn about
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