Last-minute conciliation talks between Dalhousie University and its faculty association failed to reach a tentative agreement on Monday, leaving the possibility of a strike or lockout on the table.
The university’s board of governors has presented a final offer that includes salary increases of two per cent per year over three years. In a letter to faculty, president Kim Brooks described the proposal as an attempt to balance fair compensation with long-term financial stability. She noted the raises match current inflation rates but do not address higher inflation in previous years.
The Dalhousie Faculty Association says it will not recommend accepting the offer, but members will meet Thursday to review it. Voting will remain open for at least a week to allow participation from faculty away during the summer.
If the offer is rejected, the board could lock out roughly 1,000 professors, instructors, librarians, and professional counsellors, or the union could issue a strike notice. Either action would require 48 hours’ notice.
Both sides say they remain committed to keeping members and the public informed as the process continues.
