University and Faculty Association Release Joint Statement

One of the most recent topics on Central Michigan University’s campus is the contract negotiation between the university and the faculty association. The details of the negotiation have been kept quiet but the opinion of the students and faculty have not been so hushed. Teachers have picketed on campus while continuing to wear the various CMU Faculty Association buttons and t-shirts.

Students are also wearing buttons in support of the Faculty Association. Students have created a petition supporting the faculty along with a Facebook group in order to raise awareness and provide information for students.

Rumors of canceled class and total university shutdown have surfaced on campus due to what many feel is an insufficient amount of information being released to the public, primarily students. This has prompted Central Michigan University along with the Central Michigan University Faculty Association to send out a joint statement stating:

“Central Michigan University and the CMU Faculty Association have agreed to an extension of the current contract until Oct. 24, with the possibility of a longer contract extension, to allow the parties to continue working on the details of a new agreement. Classes will go forward as regularly scheduled.”

The statement comes after weeks of bargaining a new contract. The gossip on campus hit an all time high last week as students and teachers alike discussed the issue.

“I want to know what my tuition dollars are going towards. This needs to be resolved and the students need to be informed of what is going on.” Wade Shields, Saranac junior said.

The new deadline of Oct. 24 will provide more information on a possible resolution.