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Offline Entscheidungsproblem

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University Strike
« on: November 01, 2008, 02:15:26 PM »
A strike date is looming at the University I attend, and it is said that the two sides are miles apart and dug in.  The TAs, RAs and Contract Faculty are petitioning for high wages, various health care addons, and job security, at a time when the University is being forced to make general cuts across the board.  The last time a strike occurred here, it lasted for 76 days, was extremely bitter, and caused many issues for those hoping to graduate soon, especially those on OSAP (government assistance).

Please pray that the issue is resolved satisfactorily and that a strike can be avoided or at least, be very short.
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Re: University Strike
« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2008, 02:17:38 PM »
Lord have mercy.
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Re: University Strike
« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2008, 02:31:25 PM »
Lord Have Mercy.
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Re: University Strike
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2008, 02:43:26 PM »
Lord have mercy! Let not these issues cause calumny and division!
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Re: University Strike
« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2008, 04:10:29 PM »
Lord have mercy
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Re: University Strike
« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2008, 04:14:09 PM »
Lord have mercy!

I'm sorry to hear that, Friul!
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Re: University Strike
« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2008, 08:36:35 PM »
Gospodi Pumiluj!
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Re: University Strike
« Reply #7 on: November 01, 2008, 09:58:57 PM »
Lord have mercy!
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Re: University Strike
« Reply #8 on: November 01, 2008, 10:03:55 PM »
Lord, have mercy.
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Re: University Strike
« Reply #9 on: November 02, 2008, 12:04:49 AM »
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Re: University Strike
« Reply #10 on: November 02, 2008, 10:45:01 AM »
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Re: University Strike
« Reply #11 on: November 02, 2008, 08:22:27 PM »
May God provide the optimal solution in this situation.
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Re: University Strike
« Reply #12 on: November 03, 2008, 03:40:40 AM »
Lord have mercy,,,Amen...SmileyCentral.com" border="0
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Re: University Strike
« Reply #13 on: November 06, 2008, 01:26:23 AM »
Picket lines will be going up as of 7 AM.  God willing, it will be a short strike.

Lord, have mercy!
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Re: University Strike
« Reply #14 on: November 12, 2008, 01:44:56 PM »
Things are not looking good.  The two sides are refusing to sit down with each other with no talks scheduled for the next two weeks.  Some are saying this strike might last into Spring...

Please pray for all those affected by this strike, especially those who applied for graduate work elsewhere, law school or medical school, for their applications will likely be rejected since they will not graduate on time nor have any recent grades ready.
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Re: University Strike
« Reply #15 on: November 12, 2008, 02:35:53 PM »
I remember going through this for two months.  Lord have mercy!
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Re: University Strike
« Reply #16 on: November 12, 2008, 05:18:56 PM »
My continues prayers for you and every body else, that everything works out for the best....Amen....SmileyCentral.com" border="0Grant it O Lord,,,Amen
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Re: University Strike
« Reply #17 on: November 12, 2008, 05:58:56 PM »
Lord, have mercy! I hope everything works out for the best, even though presently things appear less than ideal...
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