PONTIAC, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – After failing to come to a deal in recent talks with the university, Oakland faculty have informally voted to authorize a strike.

The strike could come as soon as Tuesday. However, the union and the school are set to speak again that day with a mediator to avoid a strike.

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More than 300 Oakland University faculty members are fighting for higher wages.

Classes are scheduled to start on Wednesday.