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"The UPEI Faculty Association could be on strike by March 20 if no contract is reached with the university by then.

President Michael Arfken said the association has set March 19 as its strike deadline and is prepared to set up picket lines the following morning if necessary.

"We want to give notice to the entire community so they're aware of when this would occur," he said. "But, you know, obviously the major thing is to give notice to the employer. This is really the next step that we have to take.

"By setting a deadline, you're letting the employer know that we're serious, that our members are serious, and that we want to see change."

The university and the faculty have been in contract negotiations since April 2022. Arfken said the last time the two sides met was more than a week ago.

He said he hopes the employer will come back to the negotiation table."

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The University of Prince Edward Island's faculty members have voted in favour of striking — if necessary.

Eighty-five per cent of members participated in a strike vote Monday and Tuesday, and of those, 83 per cent voted in favour of authorizing the executive committee to call a strike if or when it decides to do so.

The UPEI Faculty Association has a temporary office set up and ready in case a strike happens.

Association president Michael Arfken said the vote provides the union's negotiating team with significant support.

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The University of Prince Edward Island is asking students who have been unable to find housing to defer or delay their studies at the campus this autumn.

The fall semester begins September 7 and there are still 400 registered students with nowhere to live, officials say. 

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The university's public plea for help has resulted in being able to place 10 to 20 students, O'Laney said. 

"I know everybody is doing what they can to help us out," she said. She herself is taking in a student from Japan.