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Associated Press - November 10, 2009 2:54 PM ET
CEDAR FALLS , Iowa (AP) - According to the University of Northern Iowa's faculty collective bargaining unit, the majority of unionized faculty are open to furloughs and temporary pay cuts to balance the school's budget.
However, the respondents to a recent survey say the university must bargain "in good faith and demonstrate the need for the measure."
United Faculty Communications Committee member Chris Martin says it is important to know the faculty is on one page as they go into negotiations. About 360, or 42 percent, of the faculty responded to the survey.
Because of Gov. Chet Culver's budget cut, Northern Iowa must eliminate 10 percent, or about $8.8 million, in costs before June 30. Officials propose a graduated furlough or temporary layoff plan that would save the university about $1.8 million.
Information from: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, http://www.wcfcourier.com
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