Both sides have presented numerous proposals. Thus far, each side has responded to approximately two thirds of the other s proposals. Among the proposals the University has made is one which would provide, for the first time, unpaid medical and family leave for those teaching assistants with legitimate family or personal medical needs. There has been agreement on several elements of the union s health and safety proposal, which addresses workplace safety issues. The parties are close to an agreement on a permanent Joint Labor-Management Committee, which would deal with issues and problems not covered by formal grievance procedures.
Many important issues are unresolved.
These include teaching assistant work hours, union rights, grievance procedures, and paid and unpaid leave. Proposals regarding salary and health benefit issues have not yet been presented.