Enter the Mediator

No, it’s not the recently discovered Bruce Lee movie in which he renounces violence and takes up labor relations, it’s merely the administration’s latest ploy at the negotiation table.  GAU was notified this morning that in response to our proposals, namely a freeze on fees and a reduction in health insurance deductibles from $1000 to $250, that it thought little progress could be forthcoming as things stand now.  As is their right, they desire to employ the services of a mediator.  The mediator’s decisions will be non-binding, however.  By not even attempting to meet us halfway on any issues of importance, the administration’s illegal attempts to lay off or reduce the hours of non-tenure track faculty and now its threats to junior tenure-track faculty, the administration has revealed itself for what it is: a bully.

On January 17th at 3:00 p.m. in the Student Center’s Mississippi room  we’ll be discussing where we go from here.  Your feedback is essential, and it is definitely in your own self-interest to be there.

I’m sorry for not wishing you this sooner, but have a great break!

Jim P.