Columbian: Clark College faculty on strike

Classes at Clark College in Vancouver, WA were cancelled today as the 400+-member Association for Higher Education launched a strike following 15 months of negotiations that have failed to result in a contract. The Columbian reports that the major sticking point seems to center around wages for part-time faculty.

The union says that up until recently, the college's offers for part-timers have been far too little, one adjunct faculty reported making only $26,500/year with a full course load, while the most recent offer would roll out too slowly.