Faculty at the University of Oregon are raising concerns about an impending set of layoffs.

The university is seeking 2.5% average cuts across its schools and colleges, in order to help fill a budget deficit . It's said it will notify affected staff during the week of Sept. 7.

"The decisions we must make are painful and they will have a real human impact," wrote President Karl Scholz and Provost Christopher Long in a joint statement this week. "We are committed to approaching these challenges with honesty, respect, and a focus on the long-term health of the university."

United Academics of UO is asking the university to halt that plan. The union's President, Kate Mills, said workers haven't been meaningfully included in a rushed decision-making process.

"That this is happening over t

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