Demoltion work on 60 Oxford Street | Photograph by Jim Harrison
Interior demolition work proceeded during the summer at 60 Oxford Street, formerly a Harvard computer facility, as it is completely renovated into the new home for the quantum science and engineering doctoral program, approved in 2021 (see harvard.mag.com/quantum/phd-21). The interdisciplinary effort involves research and teaching (graduate and undergraduate) in quantum physics, materials science, photonics, computer science, chemistry, and related fields.
The work stoppage will begin October 27, unless a final bargaining session next week yields an agreement.
Small operating surplus is dwarfed by reduced federal research support and endowment tax liabilities.
The University warns this walkout may not be protected by labor law, an assertion the union disputes.
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