Tufts Lecturers’ Strike Cancels Classes, Disrupts Students Just Weeks Into Semester
More than 100 lecturers at Tufts University launched a two-day strike, canceling classes for some undergraduate students just two weeks into the semester. The strike, organized by SEIU, comes amid ongoing contract negotiations between the union and the university.
Tufts officials emphasized that the university has a structured approach to compensation that applies to all faculty and staff, ensuring fairness across departments. “The university has a compensation and merit increase philosophy that it applies to all faculty and staff,” said Patrick Collins, a Tufts spokesperson.
Tufts has stated that it remains committed to resolving the dispute while maintaining fairness in compensation for all employees. “We look forward to continuing to work with SEIU to arrive at an agreement.”
It’s important to note that participation in union strikes is voluntary. No educator is required to strike, and those who choose to continue teaching have the right to do so without pressure or retaliation.
For more information on your rights as an employee regarding unions, visit Know Your Rights.
