Union Vote Results in Historic Victory for Adjuncts

Steven Keehner, Associate Editor
May 14, 2019
In a historical landmark victory for Mercy’s adjunct professors, a union will be formed following the recent referendum, which saw a 400:100 margin of victory.
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