Overview

• Union members voted 93% in favor of strike authorization, though no walkout has been called.
• Under Pennsylvania Act 195, the authorization allows union leaders to call a strike without additional notice.
• The vote followed faculty rejecting the administration’s latest contract proposal with 91% opposed.
• Union leaders cite three years without raises, call a proposed 9% increase insufficient, and object to limits on grievances, academic freedom, and intellectual property.
• Negotiations are scheduled for Oct. 6 and Oct. 28, and HACC says it remains committed to reaching a deal as HACCEA represents more than 750 faculty across five counties.