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In renovation plans, Yale eyed possible labor unrest

Possibility of Local 34, 35 strike considered in late fall meetings

YDN Staff Reporter
Published Friday, January 12, 2001

Toward the end of last year, Yale officials considered the possibility of a strike by the University's two recognized unions when determining the order of major renovation projects, several administrators have confirmed.

Conversations among high-level officials included speculation about the labor situation because University planners were worried that a work stoppage by Locals 34 and 35 could cause a sympathy strike by construction workers renovating Timothy Dwight College during 2001-2002. If the scenario were to occur, delays could develop, leading to inferior student living...

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