Majority Leader Dave Reed Statement on State System Strike
HARRISBURG – House Majority Leader Rep. Dave Reed (R-Indiana County) released the following statement on the state system strike:
“It is disappointing the State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) and the faculty union (APSCUF) have been unable or unwilling to reach agreement on a contract.
“The strike which has been called will harm students whom both sides claim to care about. Students and their families have made incredible investments, yet have classes without professors.
“The state system, the faculty, and the students will feel the effects of this strike, quite possibly for years to come if students transfer to other schools.
“Indiana University of Pennsylvania is in my district. I can fully appreciate the issues both sides are presenting, and it doesn’t appear that the two sides are that far apart.
“Until an agreement is reached, I have requested and would expect both parties to immediately return to the table and continue negotiating to end this harmful strike.”
Representative Dave Reed
62nd Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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