Operating income has risen steadily despite government cutbacks. Given the obscene levels to which tuition fees have risen in the past decade, it is not surprising that tuition fees are an issue. McMaster University has recently frozen tuition fees for three years. Tuition fee increases also mean that graduate students must find additional income to cover expenses. UTFA hopes that the strike-lockout can be resolved as soon as possible.
Faculty can help to ensure a speedier resolution by respecting the rights of T.A.s.