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.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
What You Need To Know<\/p>\n
NYU and CFU-UAW reached a tentative contract agreement, ending the faculty strike
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Striking faculty are returning to work while the deal goes to union members for a ratification vote
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The agreement includes raises and comprehensive benefits intended to improve faculty members\u2019 lives
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Classes continued during the strike, with substitute instructors and administrators ensuring coursework proceeded<\/p>\n
The spokesperson said the agreement includes \u201cmeaningful raises and comprehensive benefits that will improve the lives of every member.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe 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,\u201d the spokesperson said. \u201cWe also appreciate the constructive role played by the Mayor\u2019s Office with both parties during negotiations.<\/p>\n