Union Representing Faculty Sets Strike Date, Talks Continue

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – The union representing faculty and coaches at 14 state universities in Pennsylvania has set a strike date.
The Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties says its members will strike on Oct. 19 if a new contract settlement is not reached.
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education during negotiations this week proposed raising faculty pay by 12 percent while seeking other contract changes.
The union’s president says they remain at