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Gonna track news of higher ed layoffs as information drops. @ me if you see more.
Harvard*: layoffs of nearly all dining workers, w/ unionized direct hires getting 30-days pay. No pay for those laid off by third-party contractor.
https://twitter.com/jaredodessky/status/1241142351776690178
*awaiting confirmation
Harvard*: layoffs of nearly all dining workers, w/ unionized direct hires getting 30-days pay. No pay for those laid off by third-party contractor.
https://twitter.com/jaredodessky/status/1241142351776690178
*awaiting confirmation
The Hotel At UMD* Lays Off 150 After Closing For Coronavirus. https://www.bisnow.com/washington-dc/news/hotel/hotel-at-umd-lays-off-150-people-after-closing-for-coronavirus-103523
*While partnered with UMD, the hotel is privately owned and operated by Southern Management Corporation
*While partnered with UMD, the hotel is privately owned and operated by Southern Management Corporation
Five workers associated with the Law School Cafe at @UMichLaw were let go this week. https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2020/03/gofundme-for-university-of-michigan-law-school-cafe-employees-raises-more-than-30k-in-2-days.html
A bit of good news: WashU, in tandem with third-party contractor Bon Appetit, agreed to keep 300 third-party workers employed and paid until summer break. https://www.chronicle.com/article/As-Coronavirus-Drives-Students/248248
U. of Pennsylvania dining provider to lay off approx. 140 workers without pay starting March 31 https://www.thedp.com/article/2020/03/penn-dining-bon-appetit-laid-off-workers-coronavirus
More on the layoffs from Harvard: https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2020/3/19/harvard-coronavirus-huds-custodians-paid-leave/
And a statement tonight from @harvard, after news of these layoffs caught fire on Twitter. In a seperate phone call, university rep emphasized the situation is very fluid.
Employees at Western Michigan U. whose work hours are fully or partially curtailed will need to rely on banked leave hrs, as well as an emergency allowance of 80 hrs. Those who expend those hrs will be shifted to non-pay status, but not laid off...
However, if an employee's no-pay status lasts for 2 weeks, it is recommended they file 4 unemployment with MI. As of now, WMU says no layoff plans have been invoked. Per statement, it appears the main focus for the U is keeping employees compensated until the end of the semester.
And then a statement from @WesternMichU @pres_montgomery. Expect more moves like this from public institutions, especially public regionals. A lot of U's like WMU will be trying to make the least harmful decisions they can, forced to pick from a suite of really shitty options.
Regarding @WesternMichU, one more thing. @Pres_Montgomery's cabinet have each forfeited at least two weeks of leave, in addition to "contributing an additional $10,300 dollars to student emergency needs."
Quinnipiac Cuts Salaries https://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/quinnipiac_cuts_salaries/
Hiring and salary freezes at Indiana U. But the "U. will continue to pay employees even if their jobs cannot be completed remotely." https://indianapublicmedia.org/news/iu-president-announces-universitys-approach-to-staffing-as-class-moves-online.php
Hiring freeze at Boston U. https://www.bu.edu/articles/2008/university-freezes-hiring/
Long Island U. 'temporarily' lays off dozens of employees amid outbreak https://www.newsday.com/news/health/coronavirus/liu-post-lay-offs-1.43426351
The San Francisco Art Institute Will Close After Almost 150 Years. Mass Layoffs Are Expected. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/24/arts/design/san-francisco-art-institute-coronavirus.html
Penn State to cover all employee and student worker salaries through April 30 https://news.psu.edu/story/612766/2020/03/24/administration/penn-state-cover-all-employee-and-student-worker-salaries
Hiring Freeze at Boston U. Thanks to @0xFanZhang
for pointing out the previous link was from a decade ago. Sorry about that, folks. https://www.bu.edu/covid-19-information/impact-on-staff-and-faculty/
for pointing out the previous link was from a decade ago. Sorry about that, folks. https://www.bu.edu/covid-19-information/impact-on-staff-and-faculty/
MacMurray College To Close Permanently - "O’Connell admits the coronavirus pandemic and economic disruption has worsened the school’s financial outlook, but he said that’s not the main reason for the decision." https://www.nprillinois.org/post/macmurray-college-close-permanently#stream/0
An update on the situation at Harvard: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-27/harvard-to-pay-displaced-campus-service-staff-until-may-28
U. of Wisconsin at Milwaukee: Hiring freeze and a freeze on pay raises (besides those associated with promotions) https://uwm.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-impact-on-our-budget/
UT student workers in limbo after coronavirus cuts jobs short https://www.toledoblade.com/local/2020/03/27/Students-and-colleges-struggle-over-finances-communication/stories/20200326118
"Temple on Wednesday instituted an administrative hiring freeze, asked departments to cut expenses this year, and said it planned for a 5% reduction next year." Also Penn State... https://inquirer.com/education/temple-penn-state-coronavirus-drexel-lasalle-ursinus-moodys-loss-finances-20200327.html
Miami University freezes hiring as pandemic affects finances https://www.miamistudent.net/article/2020/03/miami-university-freezes-hiring-as-pandemic-affects-finances?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured
"The company will ensure sick pay for all full- and part-time employees for up to 21 work days if they have a confirmed case of COVID-19 or are asked not to come to work for COVID-19 related symptoms." https://www.mcknights.com/news/products/sodexo-announces-extended-leave-policy/
Via @juliashanahan21, with h/t from @RachelSB: After student workers leave campus questioning pay status, UI says pay will continue https://dailyiowan.com/2020/03/29/after-student-workers-leave-campus-questioning-pay-status-ui-says-pay-will-continue/
UVA contracted Aramark workers laid off without severance, notice amid COVID-19 facility closures https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2020/04/u-va-contracted-aramark-workers-laid-off-without-severance-notice-amid-covid-19-facility-closures
With its campus closed, Guilford College furloughs more than 130 employees https://www.greensboro.com/news/education/with-its-campus-closed-guilford-college-furloughs-more-than-130-employees/article_4fdeecaf-45b6-59db-a2b6-01678fe974a3.html
An update about the layoffs at Wingate, as well as additional information about future terminations at John Carroll U. https://twitter.com/danbauman77/status/1246920609709404160
MIT agrees to pay food service workers through May 22 https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/03/25/metro/mit-agrees-pay-food-service-workers-through-may-22/
Contracted Food Service, Janitorial, and Security Staff Will Continue Being Paid Spring Quarter; University Staff to Receive Extra Sick Time https://www.chicagomaroon.com/article/2020/3/23/contracted-food-service-janitorial-security-staff/
Duke to Continue Pay for Employees, Food Service and Hotel Workers https://today.duke.edu/2020/03/duke-continue-pay-employees-food-service-and-hotel-workers
Missouri State U will take care of its full-time employees. But other employees will be treated differently. https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/education/2020/04/03/missouri-state-university-no-layoffs-furloughs-covid-19-coronavirus/5097554002/
University of California will not layoff employees through June amid coronavirus pandemic https://ktla.com/news/local-news/university-of-california-will-not-layoff-employees-through-june-amid-coronavirus-pandemic/
University of Maine System providing income and benefit stability for employees https://www.wabi.tv/content/news/University-of-Maine-System--569358471.html
Penn State commits to paying all employees through April — but future furloughs, layoffs not yet off table https://www.centredaily.com/news/local/education/penn-state/article241458651.html
Dartmouth keeps staff pay, reduces on-campus presence due to COVID-19 https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2020/04/staff-hours-reduced
Subcontracted Guards Decry Lack of Comparable Emergency Benefits to Harvard Employees After Coronavirus Closes Campus Facilities https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2020/3/24/coronavirus-lack-comparable-pay/
The Store in the University Union lays off all Sac State student employees https://statehornet.com/2020/03/the-store-employee-layoff-sacstate-2020/
After first being terminated effective April 1, UNC RAs will be paid through April 30 https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2020/03/ra-paid-update-0401
Lane Community College (OR) lays off 376 employees. https://www.kezi.com/content/news/LCC-lays-off-hundreds-due-to-coronavirus-related-changes-569100401.html
Employees at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College will be put on furlough. https://www.wearecentralpa.com/news/local-news/penn-highlands-employees-put-on-furlough/
A really good roundup of hiring freezes here from @ColleenFlahert1. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2020/04/01/scores-colleges-announce-faculty-hiring-freezes-response-coronavirus
An update on those layoffs at Penn. https://www.thedp.com/article/2020/03/penn-dining-workers-paid-bon-appetit-lay-off
Nearly 400 employees working on Northeastern U. in dining and parking positions were temporarily laid off by their employers, LAZ Parking and Chartwells Schools Dining Services. https://news.northeastern.edu/2020/04/05/northeastern-to-provide-educational-and-career-assistance-for-campus-workers-laid-off-by-their-employers/
The Medical University of South Carolina lays off 900, cuts pay under ‘unprecedented’ strain from coronavirus https://www.postandcourier.com/health/covid19/musc-lays-off-900-cuts-pay-under-unprecedented-strain-from-coronavirus/article_b8fd9f76-7810-11ea-b24e-33949952bcd8.html
An update on the situation at UVA https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2020/04/u-va-pledges-3-million-in-funding-for-furloughed-workers-community-relief
"With 85 percent of workers laid off, UMass Lowell’s dining hall and cafe workers have created a petition asking for the university to commit to guaranteeing full pay for hours lost due to the closing of the campus." http://umlconnector.com/2020/04/dining-hall-workers-ask-umass-lowell-to-support-its-family-and-provide-hazard-pay-and-compensation-for-lost-hours/
Compass, a food service provider for universities and colleges, has "made the very difficult decision to furlough some of our Associates across the business." https://www.compass-usa.com/message-from-our-ceo/
UW-Madison will pay its work-study students the equivalent of 10 work hours per week for two weeks.
"I get paid $10.75 (per hour), so it sounds like I'll only be getting $107.50 instead of $130 (each week)," said Izzy Boudnik, a UW-Madison junior. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2020/04/08/coronavirus-college-students-unemployment-stimulus-fafsa-financial-aid-work-study/2963877001/
"I get paid $10.75 (per hour), so it sounds like I'll only be getting $107.50 instead of $130 (each week)," said Izzy Boudnik, a UW-Madison junior. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2020/04/08/coronavirus-college-students-unemployment-stimulus-fafsa-financial-aid-work-study/2963877001/
UW-Oshkosh will pay "$200 total across two payments in April. Students in federal work-study jobs will earn their hourly wage for the average number of hours worked by students across campus. The payments will last until the federal money is exhausted." https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2020/04/08/coronavirus-college-students-unemployment-stimulus-fafsa-financial-aid-work-study/2963877001/
"UW-Milwaukee will provide a one-time, $200 payment to its more than 3,100 student hourly workers." https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2020/04/08/coronavirus-college-students-unemployment-stimulus-fafsa-financial-aid-work-study/2963877001/
Furloughs at Union College for workers who can't work remotely. Per the CARES Act, Union said the unemployment insurance and benefits should be comparable enough to what workers were receiving before furlough.
https://www.union.edu/coronavirus
https://www.union.edu/coronavirus
