Wright State faculty to strike: Raiders react on Twitter

Wright State University’s faculty union filed a strike notice today with the State Employment Relations Board.

A strike is likely to occur by the end of the month, said Noeleen McIlvenna, a WSU history professor and contract administration officer for the union. Union members plan to picket outside the entrances to campus, McIlvenna said.

The potential strike comes after more than a year and a half of contract talks failed Friday when the WSU board of trustees voted to implement its last, best offer on terms and conditions of employment for members of the Wright State chapter of the American Association of University Professors.

Area leaders, Raiders and members of the Wright State community have reacted to the news online. Here are some of the reactions pulled from Twitter.

.@WRIGHTSTATE STUDENTS:
Classes will continue regardless of what happens here. You should show up to class at the same location unless you hear otherwise from the university.

Although a 10 day strike notice has been imposed, negotiations could stop it altogether. https://t.co/FXKwGLXfnd
— Daniel Palmer (@PrezPalmer) January 6, 2019

During the difficult time that we will face, it is my hope that all student leaders will work to maintain the morale of the Student Body. We love our school, and we will continue to love our school, regardless of the challenges that we face. 💚💛 https://t.co/3imQ6ywMr3
— Ivan (@mr_redscare) January 6, 2019

this is FINE. it’s not like we’ve paid to get an education 🙄 https://t.co/mxqQENFFGn
— holly laws (@lawsha19) January 6, 2019

Without negotiating the admin/Board imposed a contract on us that is worse than the FF report they approved and rejected. Please read email from AAUP-WSU completely and consistently to fully understand the ramifications of this imposition. #united #faculty4students #fight4wright
— AAUP-Wright State U (@aaupwsu) January 6, 2019

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In the face of these trying times at wright state, I’m not going anywhere. I’m not backing down. I’m standing with my university and my fellow students. Hold tight. We’ll make it. We’re raiders. 💚💛
— Lee Huntsberger (@leedaman45800) January 6, 2019

Is this why my advisor won’t email me back @wrightstate https://t.co/9sV10fTcuT
— jordan / jo / jix (@gemcityjix) January 6, 2019

So far, Wright State has responded to students’ concerns about a possible @aaupwsu strike by cracking thoughtless jokes & suggesting that there’s a whole “caste” of people who can teach classes instead of the professors. Our students deserve better than that.
— Crystal B. Lake (@crystal_b_lake) January 6, 2019

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. @wrightstate what is happening??? Will classes start next week or not? Should I buy my books or not? Should I look into transferring for spring semester or not? We need answers.
— Tay Sutton (@tay_sutton_) January 6, 2019