To cap off a week where unionized members of the University of Akron faculty have been holding a strike authorization vote -- an update that changes the entire story. The University of Akron and University chapter of the American Association of University Professors have reached a tentative agreement on "all issues" relating to ongoing contract talks. Members of the AAUP will begin voting on the new contract as proposed next Wednesday; Trustees of the University must also ratify any agreement reached by negotiators, who are recommending passage.

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(University of Akron) Joint Release: Tentative Agreement Reached by The University of Akron and Akron-AAUP

The Administration of The University of Akron and the University of Akron Chapter of the American Association of University Professors have reached tentative agreement on all issues pertaining to contract negotiations. The tentative agreement now must be ratified by the University's Board of Trustees and by the membership of the Akron-AAUP. The timetable for ratification is being established.

For the Akron-AAUP, the chapter membership will begin voting after an informational meeting on Wednesday, March 16th.

Both parties recommend ratification to their respective constituents.