Memorial University says they’re pleased to have reached a tentative agreement with MUNFA following nearly two weeks of strike action.

Interim Provost Neil Bose says they cannot release any details at this time as the deal is tentative. A ratification vote is expected to be held in the coming days.

University President Vianne Timmons says they hope to resume all classes by next week and financial compensation for classes missed is currently being discussed.

While students missed nearly two weeks of class, there will be no academic penalties.

“We feel strongly that we can get the students through the semester with minimal disruption,” said Timmons. “So they will be finishing on time.”

The University hopes to have classes back to normal by next week. Students will not face any academic penalties due to the strike and tuition reimbursement options are currently being discussed. @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/Zy2fW3gqLS

— Sara Strickland (@_SaraStrickland) February 10, 2023

When asked why she remained silent throughout the past two weeks, Timmons says she was following protocol.

She says all labour disputes are overseen by the provost, so she did not want to remove any attention from parties involved in negotiations—something that is a protocol in most Canadian universities.

President Vianne Timmons says she chose to stay silent during the strike as she did not want to make the labour dispute about her and take media attention off of the strike. pic.twitter.com/CkLMPvo41G

— Sara Strickland (@_SaraStrickland) February 10, 2023