In a statement to CBS News Thursday, Temple University said that negotiations with members of the union are ongoing, and that more than 80% of TUGSA's members currently remain on the job. Those who don't, the university said, are not meeting the demands of their contract.
"In accordance with Pennsylvania law, those TUGSA members who have chosen not to work and are on strike are no longer entitled to their compensation and work-related benefits, which include tuition remission," the statement read."Because striking workers are not entitled to tuition remission, they have been notified of their obligation to make arrangements to pay their tuition, consistent with how the university treats other students who have unpaid tuition obligations.
The students' tweets have garnered the attention of some lawmakers, including Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania. in support of the strike, saying"I proudly stand in solidarity with @TUGSA_6290 workers on strike. The union way of life is sacred. It's long past time for Temple to come to the table & provide these workers with a good contract, fair pay, and better benefits.
A cruel maneuver
But a drunk white girl said the N-word once. So cover that with multiple tweets. Not this. 🤡 news
Temple has completely screwed this up. The market is way above what their “hard line amount” is. Pretty simple - demands of the market. Doing this stuff is petty and stupid
They found out. Good for Temple
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Bunch of scabs