December 10th – Admin Sends Email Explaining Why They Are “Unable to Negotiate”

Dear Graduate Students,

Thank you for inviting us to meet with you. While you are under contract we are unable to negotiate the terms and conditions of your employment with you. We will not meet with you during an illegal work stoppage, but would be willing to meet with you after the work disruption is over. We continue to work on solutions to the rental burden issues experienced by our community

Sincerely, 

Quentin Williams

Acting Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies