The AU Staff Union (members of SEIU Local 500) has just authorized a 5-day strike starting August 22nd, to coincide with AU’s student move-in week. Hundreds of staff have been involved in pushing American University (AU) for more than 18 months to get their first contract settled, and 91% voted in support of the strike. “All along we’ve been fighting for livable wages and to establish pay structures that promote retention by focusing on equity,” the union said. Meanwhile, AU has unilaterally denied merit raises “and stuck to its too-little-too-late proposals month after month.” The union is urging support via their link tree and is accepting donations to their hardship fund. Comments are closed.
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