For once I've gotten lucky when it comes to anything to do with EMU. All but one of my classes are being taught by lecturers or guest lecturers which means they are not in the union that is striking as so are able to cross the picket lines. In all reality they are obligated by contract to cross the picket lines and teach class. History of Modern Art is waiting patiently to be taught and I am anxious to get started.
It is my understanding that the Administration issued an ultimatum to the Union and Faculty that said if they had not accepted their offer by 10p.m last tuesday then they would walk away from the negotiating table. Which they did, literally. Even though they were in the midst of negotiation and from what I can tell the union believed there would have been an agreement had the Admin. not walked away. So now I guess there is talk about going to court and such, but from what I can tell there is no way that the faculty can be forced back to work since they and the union where still willing to negotiate. I guess we'll see. I'm trying to keep up but am unfamiliar with this sort of thing so if you are horribly curious as to what's going on please check out these sites that are much more informative than I can be.
Steven Krause (great blog, great forum for this issue)
Union site (very informative)
EMU site (not so informative and quite frankly it seems to exxagerate)
On a more personal note, I have a wedding to photgraph tomorrow. This will be a new experience for me so I am nervous and excited. I hope all goes well.
Speaking of photography. I am really excited about my photography class this semester. It will be my first time developing my own film and working in the dark room. My instructor seems equally concerned with subject and message as she is technique so I think I will be learning a great deal.
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