Administrators said they will help student dining hall workers find other on-campus jobs through the student employment office. Associate Vice President for Administration Peter Vallone said he hopes the students will take advantage of the opportunity to work in Commons during the strike. Uscinski said the office does not expect many student workers to take the University up on its offer. Right now we're operating as though no students will cross the picket lines. Most student workers said they plan to honor the picket line and turn down the Commons offer.
Many students plan to wait a couple weeks before looking for other jobs.
I'm going to try to use the money they are giving us for food to pay bills. Students said they do not feel much pressure from the University to cross the picket line and take Commons jobs. Students and union officials said they encourage students not to cross picket lines and work in Commons. Also, if people cross the picket line it just drags the strike out longer. Hauptman said the union will do its best to provide for students.