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October 19, 2016

PA: 5,000 Faculty Members to Strike at 14 State Universities Today
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Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, more than 5,000 faculty members and coaches
have launched a strike today at 14 different state universities. The
faculty members are on strike to protest dramatic cuts to their
healthcare. They are also demanding improved salaries. It's the first
time in the union's 34-year history that faculty members have gone on
strike.
Topics:Education Unions Labor

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