The University of the Arts (UArts) abruptly closed its doors in June, leaving faculty, staff, and students in turmoil. A lawyer representing the shuttered university informed a judge that details, including the university's financial status and the timeline for settling final payrolls, were unavailable. Workers affected by last month’s sudden closure are legally pursuing their final paychecks. Faculty and staff appeared in court for a hearing regarding a class action lawsuit filed by the UArts Employee Union over violations of the federal WARN Act. Additionally, UArts faces accusations of unfair labor practices from faculty members who claim they have not been paid.
The students feel like someone pulled the rug out from under them as their college suddenly closes, leaving them in limbo. Here’s our @nbc6 report. https://t.co/lc7R49sqQ7
I was pulled form the middle of teaching a math class for an "emergency meeting with the school president" to find out that the Art Institute of Seattle was insolvent and that this evening was going to be the last day of class and to prepare grades for everyone. 1/ https://t.co/RDykqyudw4
UArts, which abrupt closed in June, faces accusations of unfair labor practices from faculty members who claim they have not been paid. https://t.co/cj0iuKvrjT