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OEA asks YSU administration to renegotiate a new contract
Stan Guzell, chief negotiator for the YSU chapter of OEA, asks the administration to identify their negotiating team. -
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Negotiations begin
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Financial aid frozen
Because of uncertainty regarding the start date of the fall semester, Angela Smith from the U.S. Department of Education advises Elaine Ruse, director of financial aid and scholarships, not to disburse student financial aid. -
Fact Finder's Report
Colombus attorney Howard Silver releases a report outling "recommended language" for a new contract between the faculty and administration of YSU. -
The Board rejects
The Board of Trustees rejects the Fact Finder's report. -
Faculty issue strike notice
The YSU chapter of OEA issues a 10-day notice to the administration, setting August 26 as the date the union would strike if an agreement could not be made. -
Contract expires
The most recent contract between the administration and faculty of YSU expires. -
Financial aid freeze announced
Jack Fahey, vice president for Student Affairs, and Gene Grilli, vice president for Administration and Finance, issue an email to students informing them that their financial aid will be on hold until the administration can be certain of the start date for the fall semester. -
Silent Statement
Students hold a silent protest of the stalled negotiations in the lobby of Tod Hall. -
"Final, best offer"
The Board of Trustees presents its final offer to the faculty of YSU. -
Faculty Vote
The faculty of YSU vote whether to reject the "final, best offer" from the administration. OEA Spokesperson Sherry Linkon announces a strike for 8 am the following morning. The union later calls off the strike, citing student hardship resulting from the freeze on financial aid. -
Student Protest
Students protest in support of faculty outside Tod Hall. -
Board of Trustees press conference
YSU Board of Trustees hold a press conference commending the union's decision to call of the strike, but said they will remain firm in their "final, best offer." -
Lawsuit
The YSU chapter of OEA files an unfair labor practice charge against the university. -
Talks continue
The faculty and administration of YSU met in Cushwa Hall regarding contract negotiations.
