Faculty members at New York University who had been on strike are returning to work Wednesday, as their union and the school have reached a tentative contract agreement.
The deal, negotiated between NYU and its unionized full-time faculty represented by CFU-UAW, will now go to union members for a ratification vote, a university spokesperson said in a statement.
What You Need To Know
NYU and CFU-UAW reached a tentative contract agreement, ending the faculty strike
Striking faculty are returning to work while the deal goes to union members for a ratification vote
The agreement includes raises and comprehensive benefits intended to improve faculty members’ lives
Classes continued during the strike, with substitute instructors and administrators ensuring coursework proceeded
The spokesperson said the agreement includes “meaningful raises and comprehensive benefits that will improve the lives of every member.”
“We look forward to coming together as a community to fulfill our shared commitment to our students. We are grateful to both bargaining teams for their significant efforts to reach an agreement,” the spokesperson said. “We also appreciate the constructive role played by the Mayor’s Office with both parties during negotiations.
The strike, announced Monday, came after union members said negotiations stalled over pay, job security and workloads.
Classes continued during the walkout, with substitute instructors or other faculty members covering affected sections, NYU said.