Harvard University has been stockpiling frozen food in anticipation of a dining hall worker strike that commenced Wednesday morning, The Harvard Crimson reported.

The strike, the first one at the Ivy League university in more than 30 years, was spurred by failed contract negotiations between Harvard and UNITE HERE Local 26, the union representing Harvard University Dining Service (HUDS) workers.

Local 26 called for year-round work and a minimum salary of $35,000, as well as requesting that Harvard not raise out of pocket health costs.

Before the strike, Harvard increased the frozen items available in freezers so that students would have food.

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