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As the fall semester approaches, members of UAW Local 2300 at Cornell University may strike on student move-in day, August 19, if their demands for a fair contract are not met. The union, representing thousands of service and maintenance workers, has been negotiating since their contract expired on July 1. Key demands include significant wage increases, cost-of-living adjustments, no-cost parking, and improved workplace safety. Cornell’s current offer falls short of the union’s proposals, leading to potential strike action. Union leader Chauncey Bennett emphasizes the necessity of a livable wage and safer working conditions.