The Union presented counterproposals on Copyright and Intellectual Property and Professional Development to conclude its response to the University's June 30 Complete Offer of Settlement. The parties devoted the negotiation session to discussing the substantial modifications to academic policies of the University requested by the Union. A path forward was agreed to address the Union's underlying concerns, and the parties reached tentative agreements on those articles. The parties remain very far apart on compensation and childcare and on the Union's continuing demand for housing support. Once again, the University suggested inviting a mediator to the next session, but the Union rebuffed this idea, underscoring that the progress achieved in the session demonstrated their adaptability and commitment to achieving an agreement without third-party intervention. The University offered to meet additionally on any of the next three days, but the Union was unavailable. The University is waiting for the Union's availability to set the next bargaining dates.
