Dal faculty association members vote 91% in favour of strike mandate

The Dalhousie Faculty Association—which represents faculty at Dalhousie University—recently held a strike vote that saw participating members vote 91% in favour of a strike mandate. The association said that negotiations began in May, but Dal’s Board of Governors filed for conciliation after four meetings. DFA members are reportedly concerned about issues such as the cost of living, protection of full-time jobs, and expansion of access to childcare. While DFA President David Westwood expressed disappointment about the board seeking conciliation, a Dal spokesperson told Global News that conciliation is a routine step in the bargaining process. The union reportedly could go on strike as early as August.