The University of Manitoba Faculty Association and University officials have reached an agreement that could mean the end to the strike that started back on November 2nd. If voted through by UMFA members tonight, this agreement would mean the strike would likely end and classes could resume as early as tomorrow.
The agreement is to send the issue to binding arbitration where an independent third party would review both sides and make a final decision. The arbitration would deal with the salary issue at the heart of the strike because the two sides were able to come to an agreement on other issues that cause the strike.
The strike started in part due to UMFA members believing that higher salaries are needed to alleviate the retention and recruitment problems the school is having.
