'We have no other choice,' says a Rutgers University union as it joins thousands in the fight for fair pay and benefits for faculty and staff.
Three unions representing 9,000 teachers and staff are on strike at Rutgers University Monday amid a stalemate in negotiations on compensation and other issues.Rutgers said it has been engaged in over 100 bargaining sessions with the unions and will continue to do so until"fair, reasonable and responsible" terms are agreed to.
"The administration doesn’t understand that we are determined to fight together for equal pay for equal work, a living wage for all, real job security, race and gender equity, and a fair salary increase. We have no other choice than to go on strike to build a university that truly values its workers and its students," the Rutgers Adjunct Faculty Union said in a statement.
"Thirty percent of grad students are food and housing insecure. And that was before inflation kicked in," said Yusuf, adding that many go to food pantries to meet basic needs."I support teachers getting a living wage," said Jonathan Romero, a junior student who marched with the strikers."At this point the union just had it and decided to strike."
Students are being directed to Canvas or other course management systems for class status and updates. Libraries, residence halls, dining halls, counseling and bus services remain open and available.
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