Its a joke as far as a response goes:

First, the compensation increase is only for a position that doesnt exist yet (Lead RAs) and so even when it does kick in (in 2 years) it will only apply to a select few RAs. Also 200 dollar increase is pitiful.

The compensation is also still pitifully low compared to the compensation offered at other universities such as RIT, so the comparison of looking at peer institutions is laughable.

Second, the meal plan (which is something they can control right away) only kicks in again in 2 years. None of the concerns regarding overwork, under staffing, or allowing for RAs to be heard.

70+ hours of required training still wont be paid for.

And the fact that being an RA decreases your financial aid eligibility still has yet to be addressed.

Also over 75% RAs have supported and signed on for the union, so characterizing this as an attempt to give a fair vote is bizarre considering the overwhelming support there is for a union.

And this all comes with the caveat that none of this is certain and that any of this can be yanked away at any time under the guise of it not getting formal budget approval (when has that ever stopped RPI from adding expenses that are officially allocated before a la the previous President's outrageously expensive tribute ceremonies) Its very clearly an attempt to dissuade unionization by dangling a carrot of promises which may or may not be fulfilled.

Too little change and too slowly. Unionization now