Where can I learn updated information regarding the status of any work disruption?
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Any updates regarding work disruptions will be posted on studentunionization.harvard.edu
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If a strike is for an extended duration, may I make adjustments to assignments, course meetings, or course requirements?
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Faculty are responsible for teaching course material, and students are responsible for learning it. However, the forms of teaching and learning may need to change if there is a strike, particularly if it goes on for some time. We rely on faculty...
Are academic expectations independent of or determined by source of funding?
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Under current labor law, some, but not all, of the effort students expend in the lab is compensable labor. Thus, a student worker may strike and withhold that labor, but as a student, they are responsible for maintaining academic progress toward their...
How will the Harvard community be notified if classes are not meeting?
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It is the University’s expectation that classes should not be disrupted. However, if there are cancellations individual schools will do their best to communicate that information in advance if possible. It is possible the University may not know in...
Is it ok for faculty to do the work in lieu of striking teaching fellows?
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Yes. Protecting the University’s academic mission remains a priority for the University and delivering curriculum to students is an essential part of that mission. There are no restrictions on ensuring that work gets done.
Can student workers who do not strike work as replacement staff for those who choose to strike?
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While we cannot currently know how many student workers will choose to strike, should one be authorized, those who don’t strike, and who continue to teach, may be offered extra work for additional compensation. Extra work is defined as the performance of...
I have a project that relies on the support of research assistants. If they go on strike, what are my options?
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Members of the faculty have a variety of options, including hiring replacement research assistants and post-doctoral fellows or revising project requirements. Faculty should consult with their local administration for more specific guidance.
If a union member withholds work during the strike, what options do I have for covering the work?
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Protecting the University’s academic mission remains a priority for the University and delivering curriculum to students is an essential part of that mission. There are no restrictions on ensuring that work gets done. Faculty/managers have the right to...
Will a strike impact a student’s ability to attend classes?
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The simple answer is, it could. It is difficult to predict the extent of the impact. We will work with individual schools to communicate updated information as effectively as possible during any type of disruption on campus.