Last-minute conciliation talks between Dalhousie University and its faculty union ended without a deal on Monday. Photo by Ryan Taplin /The Chronicle HeraldArticle contentLast-minute conciliation talks Monday between Dalhousie University and its faculty association failed to produce a tentative agreement.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe university’s board of governors presented its final offer to the faculty in a letter from university president Kim Brooks. She called it a “proposal that tries to balance fair compensation for faculty with our responsibility to ensure Dalhousie’s long-term financial health.”Article contentArticle contentArticle contentThe offer includes raises of two per cent per year over three years, which Brooks said “are in line with current inflation rates, (but) we acknowledge that this offer does not reflect the higher inflation rates of previous years.”Article contentThe university made some concessions in the offer from its previous stance.Article contentFaculty association president David Westwood said the bargaining team is not recommending the contract offer be accepted, but it had committed to meeting with members to discuss any new final offer.Article contentThat will happen Thursday, and members will have at least a week to vote on it to allow as many people as possible to take part during summer break.Article contentIf they reject it, the board could lock out the 1,000 professors, instructors, librarians and professional counsellors, or the union could issue a strike notice.Article contentBoth sides are required to give 48 hours’ notice of intended action.Article contentArticle contentSome Dalhousie University nursing students are expressing concern over the potential for lost educational time if there is a strike or lockout.Article contentAdam Kennedy, who sits on the executive of the Dalhousie University Nursing Society, said in an email that any job action would have serious consequences for nursing students.Article content“We are hoping this story will get enough attention from the public that it will pressure both sides to reach an agreement that is in the best interest of the students,” Kennedy said.Article content“Our program is uniquely condensed and accelerated to meet the nursing workforce needs of our province,” Kennedy said. “As nursing students, we endure the stress of a high course load to graduate in due time and serve the health-care needs of our community.”Article contentHe said a work stoppage would have serious academic, personal and professional consequences on students.
No deal: Last-minute talks don’t result in agreement between Dal and faculty union
