Dal, faculty association talks falter, members to vote on offer

Talks between Dalhousie University and the Dalhousie Faculty Association on Monday have failed to produce a tentative agreement, reports the Chronicle Herald. Dal’s Board of Governors offered the faculty association a final offer including wage increases of 2% annually for three years. It also withdrew its proposal based on the “90-10” rule, which would have required that 90% of all teaching be completed by Association members. Dalhousie Faculty Association President David Westwood said the bargaining team is not recommending the offer be accepted. Members will have a week to vote on the offer, and if it is rejected, a lock out or strike could follow.